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Srkdqltr

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2. Im 84. I have always thought the older folks need to move on at a point so that younger people can move up.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Mar 12, 2026, 12:47 PM

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They are all wonderful and necessary, but they need to retire. There should be a role for them in government as consultant but not as senators or representatives.

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Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat, running for reelection [View all] BumRushDaShow Thursday OP

I have nothing but respect for Jim Clyburn Metaphorical Thursday #1

Im 84. I have always thought the older folks need to move on at a point so that younger people can move up. Srkdqltr Thursday #2

What arbitrary age limit would you set? Torchlight Thursday #5

careful Skittles Thursday #13

I'll answer AverageOldGuy Thursday #14

Noooo. Pass the torch. Smilo Thursday #3

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I'd rather he pass the torch and help find a good replacement who he can help mentor. cstanleytech Thursday #8

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Let the voters decide. Talitha Thursday #12

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