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[–] stoy@lemmy.zip 132 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Why the fuck is a 92 year old man still actively holding office?

And what insane political system would allow this to happen?

This is elder abuse!

[–] Shamber@lemmy.world 80 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

You mean the elderly is abusing us, I totally agree

[–] stoy@lemmy.zip 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

In this case both works.

This guy doesn't get to enjoy his pension, while younger generations has to wait longer to get actual representation of their views among serving politicians.

[–] nulluser@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Except, as far as we know, nobody is forcing him to be there. He could just resign today if he wanted to.