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Re: Why Do They Have Old People Leading The Country?

Originally Posted by Floydy ->
True, they do have the experience and are worldly wise. The trouble is that older people can also be out of touch with contemporary life too. They are not too 'streetwise' and you cannot run the country by still hanging on to 1960's ideas.
You need a mix but perhaps there should be a certain age limit for politicians to operate to, say 70? Certainly abolish The Lords.

On the other end of the scale we have too many headstrong and brainwashed students who have read too many books and want to make a name for themselves. They are the more dangerous ones.
You have a good point there I personally believe all political ideals should be represented as long as they are not violent or hate filled. All age groups, and all groups of people. There are so many MPs we should be able to find a place for all types of people and idea.
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21-01-2019, 02:53 PM
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Re: Why Do They Have Old People Leading The Country?

We have had at least one young prime minister, Tony Blair who was in his 40's when he became PM .Not an experience I would wish to repeat .
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21-01-2019, 02:59 PM
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Re: Why Do They Have Old People Leading The Country?

Originally Posted by Julie1962 ->
You have a good point there I personally believe all political ideals should be represented as long as they are not violent or hate filled. All age groups, and all groups of people. There are so many MPs we should be able to find a place for all types of people and idea.
How do you measure that ?
It's well known that good people make lousy leaders.
Look at Jimmy Carter.
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21-01-2019, 03:14 PM
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Re: Why Do They Have Old People Leading The Country?

Maybe a mix of young and older, keep each other in order..
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21-01-2019, 03:17 PM
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Re: Why Do They Have Old People Leading The Country?

Originally Posted by Artangel ->
Call me ageist but l think there are too many old people in charge of this and other countries.

Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn and even Donald Trump should be put out to pasture and someone younger take their place. Vince Cable out too!

Do you agree or think l’m talking a load of tosh?
I believe Jamelia is free at the moment
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21-01-2019, 04:16 PM
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Re: Why Do They Have Old People Leading The Country?

Originally Posted by Roxy ->
Maybe a mix of young and older, keep each other in order..
I agree with that.
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21-01-2019, 04:22 PM
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Re: Why Do They Have Old People Leading The Country?

Me too there are wise older people out there .
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21-01-2019, 04:24 PM
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Re: Why Do They Have Old People Leading The Country?

Originally Posted by Meg ->
We have had at least one young prime minister, Tony Blair who was in his 40's when he became PM .Not an experience I would wish to repeat .
If only he would get the message.
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21-01-2019, 04:29 PM
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Re: Why Do They Have Old People Leading The Country?

I agree with you Art

Far too many old people running the gaff

I would go one father and say anybody over 75 no vote they have had their life leave it to the youngsters
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21-01-2019, 04:30 PM
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Re: Why Do They Have Old People Leading The Country?

Oh for got

Nobody in the houses of Parliament over 60 thats both houses
 
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