Please be aware that the train tracks east of Wiliston, ND to at least Devils Lake are almost impassible
I'm assuming it's from the heavy oil.tankers going over them. This is going to be a big problem for the country.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@jehova "senile" means only "old". It is not an adjective of physical or mental ability.
However, I think your real concern is less the age of politicians than their probity; but that's an interesting point about whether politicians become less honest with length of tenure. Some may well do. Or they may continue to behave properly but become so in love with being in some sort of authority they want to stay there. Either motive is unhealthy, so a limit on length of service or of numbers of terms of service may be wise.
In any case it will also vary considerably from country to country and by their own constitutional and legal systems, and at least you and I do live in countries that give us the chance to boot 'em out of power if they fail.
However, I think your real concern is less the age of politicians than their probity; but that's an interesting point about whether politicians become less honest with length of tenure. Some may well do. Or they may continue to behave properly but become so in love with being in some sort of authority they want to stay there. Either motive is unhealthy, so a limit on length of service or of numbers of terms of service may be wise.
In any case it will also vary considerably from country to country and by their own constitutional and legal systems, and at least you and I do live in countries that give us the chance to boot 'em out of power if they fail.
View 5 more replies »
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@jehova No, I am not stuck in olden times but I try to use words properly, especially not using them as slang to denigrate people who are ill, or who are not ill but a bit absent-minded occasionally. Especially as my longest-standing friend died from a mixture of very advanced Alzheimer's Disease, a weak heart and Covid.
I realised you meant Donald Trump now but not only was it not relevant, I am not a native, resident or registered national of the USA. So my political views have nothing at all to do with how I use the language.
I realised you meant Donald Trump now but not only was it not relevant, I am not a native, resident or registered national of the USA. So my political views have nothing at all to do with how I use the language.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@jehova Oh, I know you showed the dictionary definition.
I think it's the same dictionary that gives epicentre and centre as synonyms, too. ('Epicentre' is a technical term with a definite meaning, but politicians and pundits love to use technical words like that metaphorically without realising they are showing their ignorance!)
I think it's the same dictionary that gives epicentre and centre as synonyms, too. ('Epicentre' is a technical term with a definite meaning, but politicians and pundits love to use technical words like that metaphorically without realising they are showing their ignorance!)
jehova · 31-35, M
@ArishMell not about mental capability if that were the requirement a 7 year old could run for office. Nowadays many children are far more capable then senile old men in congress. It is about employment opportunity and livable wage while raising children\a family. It is about the average amount of time politicains remain honest to their represented citizens (given endorsements kickbacks, preffered treatments etc.)
Thats why term limits exist and i believe age limit shoud too.
One must be 35 to be eligible to be president can work and pay income taxes at
at 16 and is considered an adult at 17. Therefore if 35-17 is 18 years that an adult is ineligible to be president one would reasonably conclude that 4.5 presidential terms of inelligibility should equally be valid for people after aging out of the workforce.
Again, therefore, 65; the age of retirement originally, plus 18 years is 83 as the "age of disqualification" from political office.
At the time retirement age was set the average lifecexpectancy for a man was 58, thus most workers werent expected to reach retirement age. Obviously conditions have changed. Either the age of retirement needs to be increased or more people need to be forced to retire.
Personally i think 2 terms over retirement age (8 years for president) should be the age limit. That would be 65+8=73.
Thats why term limits exist and i believe age limit shoud too.
One must be 35 to be eligible to be president can work and pay income taxes at
at 16 and is considered an adult at 17. Therefore if 35-17 is 18 years that an adult is ineligible to be president one would reasonably conclude that 4.5 presidential terms of inelligibility should equally be valid for people after aging out of the workforce.
Again, therefore, 65; the age of retirement originally, plus 18 years is 83 as the "age of disqualification" from political office.
At the time retirement age was set the average lifecexpectancy for a man was 58, thus most workers werent expected to reach retirement age. Obviously conditions have changed. Either the age of retirement needs to be increased or more people need to be forced to retire.
Personally i think 2 terms over retirement age (8 years for president) should be the age limit. That would be 65+8=73.
I assume it's the devil's fault by lake association.
Are those train tracks important for some reason, or why will this be a problem for the country?
Are those train tracks important for some reason, or why will this be a problem for the country?
ArishMell · 70-79, M
So... they are not being maintained?