Nancy Pelosi: Democrat and ex-Speaker, 83, to seek re-election
Nancy Pelosi: Democrat and ex-Speaker, 83, to seek re-election
The first female House Speaker will seek a 19th term, reigniting debate about the age of US leaders.
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Why was it necessary to include her age in this headline?
3 5 ReplyBecause she's a dinosaur and her age is very relevant to the situation.
12 0 Reply"dinosaur"
That's delusional talk
1 8 ReplyShe. Is. 83. Years. Old.
1 0 ReplyAnd?
1 1 ReplyHow the hell is it possible for her to be in touch with me a 40 something year old? How about those in their 20s? She doesn't represent us nor have any idea what it's like. It's impossible.
How you think this is OK is insane!
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Because cognitive ability and reasoning declines with age after a certain point. Not sure what that point is but it’s definately in the 70s and 80s
7 0 Replya) are you a doctor b) that's ageism not fact c) there's plenty of 40 year olds in congress that are worse
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