The naysayers don't realize how the political forum helps us seniors keep our mental acumen. First of all, you have to be up on everything going on in the world politically. Second, you have to be able to communicate your opinion, by correct grammar, spelling, thought processes. Third, you have to anticipate your opponent's response and be ready to reply, sort of like in a chess game.
The political forum is a lot more fun for us seniors than doing crossword puzzles or sudoku all day. I must admit, I did spend too much time on the site and, now that it's gone, I will play more pickleball, tennis, swim, golf, bocce, shuffleboard, cheerleading and perhaps lose those extra 10 pounds.
I also have to admit, now when I hear some big political news, I have no one to share it with except my dog.
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