Over three-fourths of Americans think there should be a maximum age limit for elected officials, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey.

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    1 year ago

    And yet we have minimum age requirements. Why does your bullshit argument about voter autonomy not apply there?

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      1 year ago

      Why do you assume people like minimum age requirements either?

      The Constitution is difficult to change. I’d get rid of the “natural born citizen” bit too.

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        1 year ago

        You’re right, America would totally be better if we let preteens and foreign assets hold major legislative seats, totally wise outlook you’ve got on the topic here 🤡

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          “Foreign assets”

          So if somebody came at 5 years old, grew up their whole life in the US, was a citizen, and millions of Americans wanted to pick them as their president…

          They shouldn’t be accepted because they’re a foreign agent?

          In my opinion you’re either a citizen or you’re not. There should be no difference.

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            It’s kind of what they built the country on, didn’t they?

            That, and slavery of course. But that’s a different discussion.

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          I don’t think many people would vote for preteens or foreign assets.

          Running a campaign does not mean you win, and if you’re unlikely to win, you’re unlikely to get enough support to run.

          Also foreign-born Americans can be elected to the legislative branch. Ted Cruz is a notable example.

          Might wanna know what you’re talking about before calling someone a clown.