Democratic Primaries

emmaverybo

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65. Thanks for your post. Got to fight against ageism which permeates all social realms. The universal

Mon Aug 12, 2019, 09:49 PM

Aug 2019

is that we will all age. I see several elder DUers wax the most vociferous about candidates’ age,
especially Biden’s, promoting terrible stereotypes.

Having three top-tier older candidates gives us a great opportunity to address ageism, which does such damage to so many folks. Dehumanizing, writing-off, discarding seniors leaves them a segregated and often depressed population. If ageism is bad enough for mentally and physically healthy folks, it’s hell on those more vulnerable to it for experiencing illness.

Bernie, Warren, Biden all show us that aging itself is not a disease, need not put us on the side-lines, and can be, ironically a gift. What ever happens in the race, these three have a bright and productive future ahead. They will continue to inspire us, fight for us, teach us.

They energize me.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Ageist bigotry sucks. The top 3 candidates in Iowa, NH and nationally are septuagenarians. [View all] Princetonian Aug 2019 OP

and Trump IronLionZion Aug 2019 #1

You really want to see Trump in boxing trunks? highplainsdem Aug 2019 #2

I want to see Biden punch him in the face repeatedly IronLionZion Aug 2019 #4

Ill settle for eother of the top 4 doing such. Tiggeroshii Aug 2019 #28

Warren probably has a plan for that IronLionZion Aug 2019 #70

+1000 Tiggeroshii Aug 2019 #71

+1 riversedge Aug 2019 #102

That doesn't sound ageist at all. LakeArenal Aug 2019 #5

That's how they settled disputes back in the day IronLionZion Aug 2019 #7

That is total BS. "Back in the day" LakeArenal Aug 2019 #9

Back in my day IronLionZion Aug 2019 #14

One hopes that Harris supporters view the election more seriously than some pet meme.... LakeArenal Aug 2019 #24

Ok, I'm a gentleman of some years... dhill926 Aug 2019 #46

LMAO... Some people do not have a sense of humor. nt docgee Aug 2019 #57

Lol! Love these! Tipperary Aug 2019 #69

Lmao...brilliant Docreed2003 Aug 2019 #76

And it's either one, of the three of them, or Trump (another septuagenarian) who will be Skya Rhen Aug 2019 #3

Ding!!!! LakeArenal Aug 2019 #6

Definitely especially Joe! Princetonian Aug 2019 #93

:) They're making new realities look really good, aren't they? Hortensis Aug 2019 #8

Some of us are prone to "slips of the tongue" and those who are generally were so early in life... hlthe2b Aug 2019 #10

God forbid I ever run for office. LakeArenal Aug 2019 #13

yes, they are... hlthe2b Aug 2019 #16

Yes, slips of the tongue are no big deal. The big dementia predictors are walking speed and balance. femmedem Aug 2019 #22

Excellent info and observation. emmaverybo Aug 2019 #66

Biden also had a bad stammer as a kid, which might partly explain The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2019 #52

And many women whose husbands die have to go back to work. LakeArenal Aug 2019 #11

Ageism is a killer in so many ways, lack of economic opportunity being a big one. Many older emmaverybo Aug 2019 #67

Our Dem septuagenarians rock (especially Joe)! peggysue2 Aug 2019 #12

No one seemed to care how old Hillary was. LakeArenal Aug 2019 #15

Nah, they criticized her age, too. TwilightZone Aug 2019 #19

Who on DU? LakeArenal Aug 2019 #30

Me. maxsolomon Aug 2019 #41

Well you aren't winning. LakeArenal Aug 2019 #48

Of course, I'm speaking of the General, which is the only election that matters. maxsolomon Aug 2019 #55

I'm with Max lambchopp59 Aug 2019 #53

"Sleepy Joe"? MrsCoffee Aug 2019 #79

I love ❤️ Harris supporters at DU. Thank you MrsCoffee. emmaverybo Aug 2019 #104

They weren't all trolls. TwilightZone Aug 2019 #62

even if they did, there was no effect since treestar Aug 2019 #83

Oh please. MrsCoffee Aug 2019 #78

Im an old fart with alot of energy and love to see people defy their age and succeed and win. honest.abe Aug 2019 #17

Do you think that Trump will abandon Pence? TexasTowelie Aug 2019 #18

I suppose i should not have said "no doubt" but.. honest.abe Aug 2019 #23

I'm trying to sort through my mind as to when a president dumped his VP for someone new TexasTowelie Aug 2019 #31

Yeah, its rare for sure but Trump prides himself doing things out of the ordinary. honest.abe Aug 2019 #34

I dunno how loyal he is. murielm99 Aug 2019 #39

I don't think Christie's loyalty meant much to Trump. honest.abe Aug 2019 #40

When Christie fell all over Barack to get access to his hero Bruce, Trump dumped him. Princetonian Aug 2019 #75

Ford dumped Nelson Rockefeller for Bob Dole in 1975 NYC Liberal Aug 2019 #38

Pence was installed by Bannon and Putin LakeArenal Aug 2019 #49

Yep. The middle-man Manafort "discovered" him. emmaverybo Aug 2019 #68

I don't think Pence is going anywhere. TwilightZone Aug 2019 #20

I think it depends how desperate the situation looks prior to their convention. honest.abe Aug 2019 #26

If you are suggesting Harris is a young go getter....Bleh.... LakeArenal Aug 2019 #32

I have seen numerous posts suggesting Biden/Warren. honest.abe Aug 2019 #36

Yes and tons that suggest Harris. LakeArenal Aug 2019 #47

If you think Kamala lacks finesse and tactful handling of the likes of Donald Goombuh, lambchopp59 Aug 2019 #56

She railroaded Al Franken LakeArenal Aug 2019 #60

Amy Klobuchar was a prosecutor, too. namahage Aug 2019 #98

No because she isn't part of the Franken railroad LakeArenal Aug 2019 #105

The Democrats could do the same thing for the running mate. treestar Aug 2019 #81

This accusation of ageism is frustrating genxlib Aug 2019 #21

Did you know that the word "senate" comes from the Latin word for old age? ucrdem Aug 2019 #27

Well, Rome fell too BeyondGeography Aug 2019 #35

There was a dream that was Rome Maximus ucrdem Aug 2019 #61

Your hypothetical shows your ageism LakeArenal Aug 2019 #51

So you would support a 100 year old genxlib Aug 2019 #64

When a 100 year old runs, I'll consider it. treestar Aug 2019 #80

You do you genxlib Aug 2019 #85

I s'pose reductio ad absurdum is the most colorful t-shirt currently available in your wardrobe. LanternWaste Aug 2019 #86

Pretending on the evidence? genxlib Aug 2019 #88

Joe is more fit and articulate than my DH who is 30+ years younger. Individual cases vary. Princetonian Aug 2019 #89

My Dad could have passed for 60 at the age of 76 genxlib Aug 2019 #90

I simply think Democrats should rise above judging anybody negatively because of his or her age. Princetonian Aug 2019 #92

When I was 30, I thought I was smart enough. docgee Aug 2019 #59

"that will have a good statistical chance of being in good mental and physical shape for 10 years" Garrett78 Aug 2019 #95

I agree. Declining with age is a physiological reality. Chemisse Aug 2019 #103

Wish they were all 50....but they aren't. Hulk Aug 2019 #25

Hey 70 80 60 40 50... I do not give a rats little hairy behind!! Peacetrain Aug 2019 #29

❣️ LakeArenal Aug 2019 #87

I turn 65 next month. I seriously am in amazement that pols in their 70s have so much energy stopbush Aug 2019 #33

I'm 81, comparatively healthy, but I know my limitations. BarbD Aug 2019 #37

Thanks, BarbD. maxsolomon Aug 2019 #43

the person is not lacking in energy merely for being 81 treestar Aug 2019 #82

Johnson and Carter were in their 50s, the only post wwii old presidents are republican 4139 Aug 2019 #42

In this situation, age's experience is best in restoring a functioning govt. Then let progressive ancianita Aug 2019 #44

I want some of their energy! BigmanPigman Aug 2019 #45

Anyone have a problem with Sanders calling on Al Franken to Resign ? JI7 Aug 2019 #50

Time will tell if any of team Geritol whistler162 Aug 2019 #54

Ageism seems to... Mike Nelson Aug 2019 #58

No one's really here to stay DavidDvorkin Aug 2019 #63

Thanks for your post. Got to fight against ageism which permeates all social realms. The universal emmaverybo Aug 2019 #65

I have faith that the day will come when this is no longer acceptable in society... Skya Rhen Aug 2019 #72

I am with you on that, Skya Rhen. emmaverybo Aug 2019 #73

None of them will ever stop either treestar Aug 2019 #84

We are fighting this every day, aren't we? Princetonian Aug 2019 #94

TY! Not all 70+yr-olds are alike. Duppers Aug 2019 #74

American society is obsessed with age. IluvPitties Aug 2019 #77

Well I'm only 36 and two of my top three (Biden, Warren) are golden oldies LincolnRossiter Aug 2019 #91

yeah, we KNOW Skittles Aug 2019 #96

I am a senior citizen myself and for me age is a genuine and legitimate concern, elocs Aug 2019 #97

The OP was written for superagers like our top tier candidates, all of whom fit in that category. Princetonian Aug 2019 #100

... Scurrilous Aug 2019 #99

Finally clicking that red x. n/t demmiblue Aug 2019 #101