Well, at one level I agree with you, Michelle. Henry Kissinger is an excellent example, and there certainly are many exceptions as you point out. The problem is that powerful incumbents become so politically entrenched that the ones that should retire cannot be dislodged. Besides, in a nation of 330m+ people, don't you think there are plenty of talented people who can step in?
Well, at one level I agree with you, Michelle. Henry Kissinger is an excellent example, and there certainly are many exceptions as you point out. The problem is that powerful incumbents become so politically entrenched that the ones that should retire cannot be dislodged. Besides, in a nation of 330m+ people, don't you think there are plenty of talented people who can step in?
There are definitely bright minds amongst us at the age of 80+, but name one that has been at the public trough for DECADES that hasn't been compromised.
And what's this nepotism thing? Apparently the only citizen qualified to take over when one of these dinosaurs goes down is his much younger wife or his namesake. I've seen it here in Illinois time and again. Only certain families are allowed access to political power.
Well, at one level I agree with you, Michelle. Henry Kissinger is an excellent example, and there certainly are many exceptions as you point out. The problem is that powerful incumbents become so politically entrenched that the ones that should retire cannot be dislodged. Besides, in a nation of 330m+ people, don't you think there are plenty of talented people who can step in?
There are definitely bright minds amongst us at the age of 80+, but name one that has been at the public trough for DECADES that hasn't been compromised.
And what's this nepotism thing? Apparently the only citizen qualified to take over when one of these dinosaurs goes down is his much younger wife or his namesake. I've seen it here in Illinois time and again. Only certain families are allowed access to political power.