Real senator, or wax figurine?

  • osanna@lemmy.vg
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    13 days ago

    there really ought to be an age limit to being in government, in much the same way you have to be over a certain age to run for pres.

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      13 days ago

      Minimum age is insane to me as well. In AU it’s like “Well you have to be a legal adult to become a member of the house of representatives” so that’s the closest we have.

      Cut politicians off at 70 bare minimum

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        13 days ago

        waaaaay before 70. at 70, they likely have some dementia. I’m thinking 60.

        • YeahToast@aussie.zone
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          13 days ago

          There’s plenty of 70 year olds cooking your arse son. Having said that, if it’s for a 4 year term I agree they shouldnt be able to run after 72-75 . There are some very energetic 79 year olds. There’s also plenty that are 5 years away from death.