I think we move away from supporting the gerontocracy - just my $0.02. The plan is workable, I disagree with implementing it. There are a shit ton of Senators over 80, several over 85 in the forced birth GQP senate. Fewer I can think of on the Democratic Party. Either way it’s too many ‘elders’ tottering around trying to regulate MySpace.
I think we move away from supporting the gerontocracy - just my $0.02. The plan is workable, I disagree with implementing it. There are a shit ton of Senators over 80, several over 85 in the forced birth GQP senate. Fewer I can think of on the Democratic Party. Either way it’s too many ‘elders’ tottering around trying to regulate MySpace.
I think we move away from supporting the gerontocracy - just my $0.02. The plan is workable, I disagree with implementing it. There are a shit ton of Senators over 80, several over 85 in the forced birth GQP senate. Fewer I can think of on the Democratic Party. Either way it’s too many ‘elders’ tottering around trying to regulate MySpace.
That’s the point. Give them a way out. We need them to retire but they are often reluctant because it means going from something big to playing bingo.
It’s a tough problem. Does the option to take ‘senior status’ cover enough of the power and money thrills? I agree it isn’t bingo… but is it enough?
We agree there’s a problem and at least you’ve put forward an idea. Thanks for putting something out to at least start a discussion.