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In reply to the discussion: Let's put older Americans out of our misery [View all]Attilatheblond
(2,277 posts)49. Had a brilliant friend with 3 masters degrees
He had an amazing ability to learn fast and deeply, and not just book learning. His life skills were amazing and he could live off of almost any land easily.
He also developed a type of early onset dementia. By age 48, he had to be institutionalized as he could no longer function and take care of himself.
Age is a number, not a conditions.
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Yes being a Russian agent and Putin employee should not qualify a person for POTUS.
Irish_Dem
Sep 2023
#39
Age discrimination is real, people need to understand and oppose it. Your turn will come, be wise.
appalachiablue
Sep 2023
#32
What I find truly offensive is how Kamala is dismissed as a serious candidate.
bullimiami
Sep 2023
#13
FDR was 63 when he died of a cerebral hemorrhage and had been confined to a wheelchair for years
flying_wahini
Sep 2023
#6
Many thanks, Kid Berwyn, for the timely attitude adjuster, deluxe edition
thatcrowwoman
Sep 2023
#27
The real issue is America misses her toxic relationship with her last president.
carpetbagger
Sep 2023
#54