Ones and Tooze
The Age of American Gerontocracy
Feb 23, 2024
Exploring the impact of advanced age on US leaders, the effectiveness of elderly political leaders, challenges to reproductive freedom, youth response to aging societies, and reflections on elderly influence on change and hope for the future.
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- Advanced age of US leaders raises concerns on mental acuity in politics.
- Capitalism favors older individuals, impacting economic inequality and intergenerational spending priorities.
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Age and Mental Acuity Concerns in US Presidential Election
The average age of candidates in the US presidential election, 79 years, has brought attention to issues of age and mental acuity in politics. President Joe Biden, at 81, is the oldest president ever elected, leading to concerns about his fitness for the role. The advanced age of both candidates has sparked discussions on whether the political system should have leaders of such elderly ages.
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