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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[–] 19 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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

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  • [+] -6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children)

    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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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    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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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    "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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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago*

    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.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Out of curiosity, what is your justification for removing a natural born citizen clause?

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I don't believe that being a natural-born citizen adds any value to potential elected leaders in the modern era.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago* (1 child)

    I understand that you don't think it is necessary, but I'm curious what your reasoning is, as to why?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Because it's not the 18th century any more, and people have access to various cultures across the planet.

    The idea that only someone born in your country knows it well enough to lead it is, frankly, stupid.

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  • [–] -2 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    In my opinion, you're too naive to participate in this conversation constructively.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Well, your opinion doesn't matter that much, so that's fine.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    I can't hear your opinion over the upvotes I'm getting for my main comment

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Might wanna recheck those upvotes big chief.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    you've never actually advanced to the level of writing beyond "say things, get applause," have you?

    well let me tell you, it's harder to make controversial points, but that's the only real work.

    otherwise, you're just speaking into a mirror

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago* (1 child)

    You're the one who brought up upvotes, chief.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    yeah. because if you hit a controversial point well, you are still net up.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago* (1 child)

    you’ve never actually advanced to the level of writing beyond “say things, get applause,” have you?

    Lol

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  • [–] -1 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    your failure to understand is no longer my problem

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