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The Geriatric States of America

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It's almost like they have tried to pause the inevitable transition of power. Like they think they can be in charge until their dying breath or something.

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they really are in charge till death lol

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When you devalue your money for 100 years to pay for empire, it's probably all held together by blackmail and favors at this point

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Lifetime politicians need to be removed in order to neuter the corruption brought by their corporate ties. It's not so much age but virtual tenure that needs to be fought.

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Yes, time for the new generation to come up with new corrupt ways.

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That's insane. But somehow people keep voting for old people like in the last midterms and in the primaries. Seems like a lot of people complain about this but nobody cares enough to do something about this.

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Partially, it's due to the voters also getting older.

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It would be fun to see that first chart plotted alongside debt as a percentage of GDP. That might make for an interesting point about time preference.

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Totally agree...

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The entitlements generation will die holding tight to social security not realizing they died with their hands firmly wrapped around the nation's neck.

I did not know that until I saw this chart. I t is better to give way for the younger gens.

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honestly, we're run by dinosaurs who are out of touch. younger generations need to have a bigger voice in how governments are run

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