InformationWide3044 t1_j246qf3 wrote
Reply to comment by 0000GKP in TIL that since the first US Congress convened in March 1789, there have been 12,421 people that have served as representative, senator, or both. by andrew_ryans_beard
Once you pash a certain age threshold, you shouldn't be allowed to stand imo,
ElfMage83 t1_j24baxa wrote
Ten years in the House and two terms (twelve years) in the Senate, or twenty years total, plus mandatory retirement at 65.
If cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church are ineligible to join a papal conclave after they're 80 (they still remain as cardinals) then it makes sense for the much newer US Congress to follow a similar guide.
TeamGodzilla t1_j2592wv wrote
Why?
InformationWide3044 t1_j26a2c5 wrote
Because quite frankly many are living in the past and project these view points and dont have any empathy towards the current living generation and the issues they face, I understand some younger generations also don't have the necessary skills and experience to stand too but having the likes of presidents be ~80 years old seems insane to me
Don't get me wrong though this is towards both good and bad politicians whatever you're pallette prefers.
sneeps t1_j26saw5 wrote
Is that why they voted in George Santos?
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