18 minutes ago, nauseus said:

I think that some of the greatest leaders ever have been and can be 65++ and that we need to keep them around if we can, if they are truly of great caliber and willing to continue.

 

That said, I think all politicians should undergo regular medical examinations with criteria set by independent boards, with the frequencies of these exams increasing with age. 

Churchill was just short of his 77th birthday when he became prime minister again and he was not in good health.

9 minutes ago, ozimoron said:

Churchill was just short of his 77th birthday when he became prime minister again and he was not in good health.

 

But Churchill knew what he was doing  -  and was probably fully compos mentis. 

 

Slowed down after his stroke and retired at age 80.

Edited July 30, 20232 yr by hotandsticky

1 minute ago, hotandsticky said:

 

But Churchill knew what he was doing  -  and was probably fully compos mentis

Occam's razor says that if he was past it he wouldn't be able to raise enough popular support to run. When Trump starts beating Biden in the polls again I'll start listening.

12 hours ago, nauseus said:

What rot.

Can't refute the facts, can you?

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6 hours ago, heybruce said:

Can't refute the facts, can you?

No facts to refute there.