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New York Post accidentally campaigns for Zohran (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 day ago by geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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[–] TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 11 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

In what world is mid 30s young? I’d rather have a political cabinet of people who have to live with the consequences of their decisions, than a hundred variants of Holden Bloodfeast.

they are seen as too old because they probably have self-respect and experience. rather than being young eager sychophants that fresh college grads tend to be

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 12 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

Also, young, inexperienced people are easier to mold into those sycophants they want. At 36, they're more likely to take a step back and say "wait a minute".