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They are losing their fucking minds.

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[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Ask the average USA-an about the age of presidential candidates.

[–] LesserAbe@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I wasn't even saying ageism is not a problem, just making a joke about how a screenshot of some random asshole isn't representative.

That said, I don't think it's ageism to be concerned about whether two guys who are 81 and 77 should be put in the most powerful and stressful job in the world.

[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The age isn't what matters. It's cognitive ability. Simply looking at the number and saying "Number too high" is 100% ageism.

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

You don't think the average person has naturally reduced cognitive ability at 70+? I've never researched it I just assumed it declined in general just like eyesight, hearing, response time etc. I'm 40 and all those things have begun declining for me. I'm wiser but definitely not quicker.