Regardless of affiliation, being allowed to run for 13 terms and at 80 years old show the two biggest problems of why anything is where it is now.
Edit: I’m not “celebrating” his death or whatever the hell, people are going to say to pretend they can’t see the obvious. Retirement age needs to be a thing.
Embarrassed_Key_4539 on
Why the fuck are these dinosaurs clinging to their jobs until death – RETIRE
gameryamen on
>“Thank God I’m in good health, moving and doing the people’s work,” Scott said in 2024. Scott’s death slightly widens Republicans’ narrow House majority going into the thick of this midterm election year.
A person who is not self aware enough to retire by 75 is not a person who should be trusted as a leader. Experience and wisdom can be shared through advisory positions. We don’t have to keep putting frail elders into important positions just because they’ve earned a turn.
localistand on
I watched a 2011 documentary this week, and Dianne Feinstein was a recurring voice of interest that was providing insight and context, that completely was missed due to more immediate memories of her selfish, elderly confused husk clinging to power wheeled through congress in defiance of reason or common sense.
Completely overshadowed every appearance in the documentary and whatever she said in it didn’t register with myself as a viewer.
BoringPostcards on
Long time Democratic office holders in red states fall into a trap of thinking they are the ONLY one who can keep their seat from turning Republican, so instead of mentoring a younger bench, they just hang on to office way, way too long. Rep. Scott was a textbook case of this.
Icy_Ratio6281 on
Can we talk about age limits on holding political office now?
Apprehensive-Cat330 on
The halls of Congress are rapidly becoming the nation’s most exclusive nursing home.
YF422 on
Honestly its kinda sad that he died basically on the job instead of just retiring to enjoy the last few years of his life just for himself. Age gets us all eventually and once your getting on in years its better to start mentoring a replacent to carry on the good work he did. Weve seen others hanging in stubbornly before only for it to backfire, it happened to RBG, Biden and now this guy (his death gives Republicans a slightly larger lead atm in Congress).
On the other hand… The Reaper be slacking they’re graveyarding all the wrong people!
AgathaClouseau on
It’s so easy to shift from congressperson to mentor. Or run your own goddamn charity. Be a ceo of that. Book tours, speaking tours, the sky’s the limit. Get the fuck out of Congress and pass the torch!
MourningRIF on
Fuck these old fucks who think they can do better than the next generation. They have fucked us over and denied us of a secure country. Good riddance. Move the hell over and mentor the next generation if you “love serving your country” so much. No love lost for anyone over the age of 70 and still running for office.
seanofkelley on
Jesus christ don’t you want to retire? Relax? Hang out with your grandkids? Sad this dude died but what are you doing in Congress at 80 years old?
baltimore-aureole on
my condolences. but this is an opportunity to elect new officials who aren’t decades past the official US retirement age.
Josephk_5690 on
He had been asked for his last 2 campaigns to retire because of his advancing age. It important to know Rep. David Scott Graduated with Honors from Wharton in 1969, a year AFTER donald trump. Trump graduated without honors and at the bottom of his class in 1968.
BroseppeVerdi on
Dang. And he just got to the point where he was old enough to run for president, too.
Unlucky_Welcome9193 on
I’m sorry to him and his family.
But also, come on, now.
buppiejc on
13 Democrats over the age of 79 are currently in Congress. 100 Democrats in Congress are over the age of 69.
JDDJS on
It’s funny how you don’t see these same calls for age and term limits when someone like Bernie Sanders runs for re-election.
squiddlebiddlez on
They either finally leave office due to death caused by old age or death caused by cancer.
Like I want to see this as a sad passing, but events like these are one of the exclusive chances for someone younger than the civil rights act to get a shot.
cyberspaceman777 on
80 year Olds should not be in government.
70 should be the cut off
Hot-Air-5511 on
Our government should not look like a nursing home.
jebei on
The Democrats need to pass a rule that you can’t run for office if you’re over 70. This is the 4th Dem who has died in office this term and all of deaths were age related illnesses. It’s like the party wants to lose.
There are some older members who can do the job (and I’d miss them) but mostly these people are dead weight who no longer have the energy to push meaningful legislation through Congress. If you need an example check the job Raul Grijalva did in his last ten years vs what his daughter Adelita (who replaced him) has done since she’s taken office. It’s not even close.
Syring on
Term. Limits.
FreedomBread on
Even if a good and faithful public servant, having people who are over 70 doing the work to serve the public is insanity. Retire! I just can’t understand this.
The absolute worst way for me to go out is to work to my dying day. I will never wish I had worked more when the time comes for me.
EmmalouEsq on
JFC. There needs to be an age limit. They’re making bad laws and then dying while the states need to scramble to find a replacement or set up an election to fill the seat.
BrandonLang on
Bro if you’re old enough to die of natural causes maybe you shouldnt be fighting the biggest fights in the country by being a politician
FantasticCable3663 on
Age limits and term limits for the love of God man.
Ultimate-Flexionator on
Good… now let’s get someone who’s 37 and has unlimited fire under their ass to protect workers rights!
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Regardless of affiliation, being allowed to run for 13 terms and at 80 years old show the two biggest problems of why anything is where it is now.
Edit: I’m not “celebrating” his death or whatever the hell, people are going to say to pretend they can’t see the obvious. Retirement age needs to be a thing.
Why the fuck are these dinosaurs clinging to their jobs until death – RETIRE
>“Thank God I’m in good health, moving and doing the people’s work,” Scott said in 2024. Scott’s death slightly widens Republicans’ narrow House majority going into the thick of this midterm election year.
A person who is not self aware enough to retire by 75 is not a person who should be trusted as a leader. Experience and wisdom can be shared through advisory positions. We don’t have to keep putting frail elders into important positions just because they’ve earned a turn.
I watched a 2011 documentary this week, and Dianne Feinstein was a recurring voice of interest that was providing insight and context, that completely was missed due to more immediate memories of her selfish, elderly confused husk clinging to power wheeled through congress in defiance of reason or common sense.
Completely overshadowed every appearance in the documentary and whatever she said in it didn’t register with myself as a viewer.
Long time Democratic office holders in red states fall into a trap of thinking they are the ONLY one who can keep their seat from turning Republican, so instead of mentoring a younger bench, they just hang on to office way, way too long. Rep. Scott was a textbook case of this.
Can we talk about age limits on holding political office now?
The halls of Congress are rapidly becoming the nation’s most exclusive nursing home.
Honestly its kinda sad that he died basically on the job instead of just retiring to enjoy the last few years of his life just for himself. Age gets us all eventually and once your getting on in years its better to start mentoring a replacent to carry on the good work he did. Weve seen others hanging in stubbornly before only for it to backfire, it happened to RBG, Biden and now this guy (his death gives Republicans a slightly larger lead atm in Congress).
On the other hand… The Reaper be slacking they’re graveyarding all the wrong people!
It’s so easy to shift from congressperson to mentor. Or run your own goddamn charity. Be a ceo of that. Book tours, speaking tours, the sky’s the limit. Get the fuck out of Congress and pass the torch!
Fuck these old fucks who think they can do better than the next generation. They have fucked us over and denied us of a secure country. Good riddance. Move the hell over and mentor the next generation if you “love serving your country” so much. No love lost for anyone over the age of 70 and still running for office.
Jesus christ don’t you want to retire? Relax? Hang out with your grandkids? Sad this dude died but what are you doing in Congress at 80 years old?
my condolences. but this is an opportunity to elect new officials who aren’t decades past the official US retirement age.
He had been asked for his last 2 campaigns to retire because of his advancing age. It important to know Rep. David Scott Graduated with Honors from Wharton in 1969, a year AFTER donald trump. Trump graduated without honors and at the bottom of his class in 1968.
Dang. And he just got to the point where he was old enough to run for president, too.
I’m sorry to him and his family.
But also, come on, now.
13 Democrats over the age of 79 are currently in Congress. 100 Democrats in Congress are over the age of 69.
It’s funny how you don’t see these same calls for age and term limits when someone like Bernie Sanders runs for re-election.
They either finally leave office due to death caused by old age or death caused by cancer.
Like I want to see this as a sad passing, but events like these are one of the exclusive chances for someone younger than the civil rights act to get a shot.
80 year Olds should not be in government.
70 should be the cut off
Our government should not look like a nursing home.
The Democrats need to pass a rule that you can’t run for office if you’re over 70. This is the 4th Dem who has died in office this term and all of deaths were age related illnesses. It’s like the party wants to lose.
There are some older members who can do the job (and I’d miss them) but mostly these people are dead weight who no longer have the energy to push meaningful legislation through Congress. If you need an example check the job Raul Grijalva did in his last ten years vs what his daughter Adelita (who replaced him) has done since she’s taken office. It’s not even close.
Term. Limits.
Even if a good and faithful public servant, having people who are over 70 doing the work to serve the public is insanity. Retire! I just can’t understand this.
The absolute worst way for me to go out is to work to my dying day. I will never wish I had worked more when the time comes for me.
JFC. There needs to be an age limit. They’re making bad laws and then dying while the states need to scramble to find a replacement or set up an election to fill the seat.
Bro if you’re old enough to die of natural causes maybe you shouldnt be fighting the biggest fights in the country by being a politician
Age limits and term limits for the love of God man.
Good… now let’s get someone who’s 37 and has unlimited fire under their ass to protect workers rights!