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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: Wow! Barry McCaffrey tweet about Biden's speech today [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)78. Yes, there is wisdom with age.
But the biological weakening happens. Period. Except for Superman.
This is why you don't see 80 year old men hired as CEOs.
If and when he wins the nomination (and it looks like he will), let's just say that his VP choice will be very important. And the fact that Jill Biden is his wife will help.
Actually hearing a First Wife who can talk in complete sentences again will be refreshing.
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primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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Hi dear Cha! My hand is behaving much better post-op, so I'll get to participate more here at DU.
Tarheel_Dem
May 2019
#6
After physical therapy, steroid injections and acupuncture, I had to finally admit I need surgery.
Tarheel_Dem
May 2019
#14
I've heard good things about hydrotherapy. I've still got stiffness & soreness at the site of the..
Tarheel_Dem
May 2019
#76
I have my post-op PT evaluation tomorrow, and I'll ask him about it. Thanks.
Tarheel_Dem
May 2019
#81
A factor. But other factors include that younger voters often have had relationships
emmaverybo
May 2019
#68
Most of the recent polls show Biden leading in every voter age group except the youngest, and
highplainsdem
May 2019
#21
Fox News poll: Both Biden & Sanders lead Trump by 18 pts w/voters under 45.
highplainsdem
May 2019
#28
Between Elizabeth and Mayor Pete vs. Joe, as being transformational, Joe doesn't even come close!
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#77
It is an utter myth that the mind starts failing at a certain age, not among the majority
emmaverybo
May 2019
#70
No, it's not a myth. None of us escapes aging of the mind & body, on the long journey to the end.
Honeycombe8
May 2019
#73
The age of decline varies individually, as does the amount of the decline. Some abilities
emmaverybo
May 2019
#74
Agreed. A need for a younger VP is common sense. But as has been shown in recent studies,
emmaverybo
May 2019
#79
I don't know. Does Joe have FDR's vision? Can he handle the new deal and WWII at the same time?
IndyOp
May 2019
#86
It would be more fun if you at least gave me a genre and era to work with.
BannonsLiver
May 2019
#51