Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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NOT a partisan issue
Leaving any "party" politics out of the discussion, thought the topic of age and physical and mental acuity might draw some interesting (and HOPEFULLY THOUGHTFUL, not demeaning) discussion. Since we live in an age restricted community, I thought it might be especially interesting to see the thoughts of a homogeneous group !
Should our elected representatives of both/all political parties, attempt to agree on base line "ability to perform duties and responsibilities of an office" and apply them to potential office seekers ? |
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Ability to perform
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Besides, who gets to make the final determination that a candidate isn't qualified? What happens when two professionals disagree on a candidate's qualifications? What traits disqualifies a candidate? Etc., etc., etc. Quite frankly, applying basic intellectual acuity levels to voters (ie: ability to change mind after being presented with facts proving their "opinion/feeling" is dead wrong)...would serve our country much better. Alas, neither will, nor should - ever happen. The premise of the thread, is simply a not very clever attempt...at a backdoor 'P' fight. |
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Would be nice not for things to turn P, but I have watched to many discussions go that way. Including a meal recipe on another forum. |
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Party appointed candidates should raise a red flag from the start.
Nepotism at its best. Apposed. |
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Very sad that some folks are turning this about the ugly side of politics. It's sad that people our age can't remember back to a time when people of different beliefs could calmly discuss a topic, try to understand where the other is coming from and if you disagree do it respectfully.
To the OPs question in my opinion term limits (Congress/Senate/judges) would be a better idea |
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Can anyone tell the truth anymore?
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It would be nice to know that the candidates are actually who they are, went to school where they said, worked at previously, etc., so that an INFORMED decision can be made. We have to weed out the charlatans, then stop propaganda cable promoting these people. That's how we will end up with an authoritarian/cult leader.
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