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InformationWide3044 t1_j246qf3 wrote

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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.

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TeamGodzilla t1_j2592wv wrote

Why?

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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.

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sneeps t1_j26saw5 wrote

Is that why they voted in George Santos?

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