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Post by Tennesseer on Sept 29, 2023 8:21:36 GMT -5
Dianne Feinstein, California’s longest-serving senator, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein, the oldest member of the current U.S. Senate and the longest-serving senator from California, has died at age 90. Her death was reported Friday. Her passing marks the end of a boundary-pushing political career that spanned more than half a century, studded with major legislative achievements on issues including gun control and the environment. Rest of article here: Dianne Feinstein, California’s longest-serving senator, dies at 90
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Post by swamp on Sept 29, 2023 13:35:17 GMT -5
RIP Senator. Thank you for your service, but you hung around a little too long.
I'm also looking at you Grassley, McConnell, Sanders.........
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Post by andi9899 on Sept 29, 2023 17:11:30 GMT -5
RIP Senator. Thank you for your service, but you hung around a little too long. I'm also looking at you Grassley, McConnell, Sanders......... Don't forget Glitch McConnell. |
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Post by NastyWoman on Sept 29, 2023 17:30:58 GMT -5
May she rest in peace. And while I agree that she hung around somewhat too long there are others who qualify for that designation and they have decades to do before they reach her age, just saying - age is not the end all in making this determination!
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Post by tallguy on Sept 29, 2023 17:44:59 GMT -5
RIP Senator. Thank you for your service, but you hung around a little too long. I'm also looking at you Grassley, McConnell, Sanders......... Don't forget Glitch McConnell. Don't worry. She didn't.  |
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Sept 29, 2023 18:36:09 GMT -5
 Thank you for your hard-fought service, Senator. You did not win every fight you picked, but you never hesitated to get involved. Those women who followed have you to thank for getting where they are today.
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Post by andi9899 on Sept 29, 2023 19:02:13 GMT -5
Don't forget Glitch McConnell. Don't worry. She didn't. Damn! I glitched! |
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Post by Tennesseer on Sept 29, 2023 19:14:42 GMT -5
May she rest in peace. And while I agree that she hung around somewhat too long there are others who qualify for that designation and they have decades to do before they reach her age, just saying - age is not the end all in making this determination! The first time I was of age to vote, Nixon was running for a second term. Didn't like Nixon and didn't vote for him. Voted for McGovern. But in his late years as an elder statesman, I respected the job Nixon was doing. There is no reason why senators like Feinstein, McConnell, Sanddrs, etc. can't retire from the Senate (or House) and become elder statesmen and women. They have a lot of political experience and knowledge how things work in Congress and Washington. Their experiences and knowledge can and should be tapped by younger members or Congress. |
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Post by Opti on Sept 29, 2023 19:23:00 GMT -5
May she rest in peace. And while I agree that she hung around somewhat too long there are others who qualify for that designation and they have decades to do before they reach her age, just saying - age is not the end all in making this determination! The first time I was of age to vote, Nixon was running for a second term. Didn't like Nixon and didn't vote for him. Voted for McGovern. But in his late years as an elder statesman, I respected the job Nixon was doing. There is no reason why senators like Feinstein, McConnell, Sanddrs, etc. can't retire from the Senate (or House) and become elder statesmen and women. They have a lot of political experience and knowledge how things work in Congress and Washington. Their experiences and knowledge can and should be tapped by younger members or Congress. There's no pay for being a retired elder statesperson. Some might prefer to stay active and our have the money. Their healthcare allegedly is almost as good as what the President gets, so maybe that keeps some of them? |
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Post by tallguy on Sept 29, 2023 21:09:34 GMT -5
Don't worry. She didn't. Damn! I glitched! Then maybe you should worry.  |
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Post by NastyWoman on Sept 29, 2023 21:46:59 GMT -5
May she rest in peace. And while I agree that she hung around somewhat too long there are others who qualify for that designation and they have decades to do before they reach her age, just saying - age is not the end all in making this determination! The first time I was of age to vote, Nixon was running for a second term. Didn't like Nixon and didn't vote for him. Voted for McGovern. But in his late years as an elder statesman, I respected the job Nixon was doing. There is no reason why senators like Feinstein, McConnell, Sanddrs, etc. can't retire from the Senate (or House) and become elder statesmen and women. They have a lot of political experience and knowledge how things work in Congress and Washington. Their experiences and knowledge can and should be tapped by younger members or Congress. I agree with you but that was not the point I was making. The real point is that only those fit for office should be allowed to serve. Oh, and they need to know the SERVE, they do not RULE even if they do draw up rules |
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Post by billisonboard on Sept 29, 2023 22:15:50 GMT -5
The first time I was of age to vote, Nixon was running for a second term. Didn't like Nixon and didn't vote for him. Voted for McGovern. But in his late years as an elder statesman, I respected the job Nixon was doing. There is no reason why senators like Feinstein, McConnell, Sanddrs, etc. can't retire from the Senate (or House) and become elder statesmen and women. They have a lot of political experience and knowledge how things work in Congress and Washington. Their experiences and knowledge can and should be tapped by younger members or Congress. I agree with you but that was not the point I was making. The real point is that only those fit for office should be allowed to serve. Oh, and they need to know the SERVE, they do not RULE even if they do draw up rules Who gets to decide "fit for office"? I am assuming it isn't the voters. |
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Post by tallguy on Sept 29, 2023 23:24:43 GMT -5
I agree with you but that was not the point I was making. The real point is that only those fit for office should be allowed to serve. Oh, and they need to know the SERVE, they do not RULE even if they do draw up rules Who gets to decide "fit for office"? I am assuming it isn't the voters. Well, if you need somebody, I'll step up and do it. It's the least I can do for my country.  |
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Post by djAdvocate on Sept 30, 2023 7:50:29 GMT -5
i don't have many nice things to say, so i will opt out, other than this:
i wish her and her family well.
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Post by andi9899 on Sept 30, 2023 9:32:00 GMT -5
Then maybe you should worry. I'm old AF. I glitch all the time. Not Glitch McConnell old, but still old. Maybe I should take that cognitive test Trump did. What was it? Woman, man, camera, TV? |
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Post by tallguy on Sept 30, 2023 9:39:36 GMT -5
Then maybe you should worry. I'm old AF. I glitch all the time. Not Glitch McConnell old, but still old. Maybe I should take that cognitive test Trump did. What was it? Woman, man, camera, TV?  |
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Post by andi9899 on Sept 30, 2023 9:53:23 GMT -5
I'm old AF. I glitch all the time. Not Glitch McConnell old, but still old. Maybe I should take that cognitive test Trump did. What was it? Woman, man, camera, TV? I'm just going to move into a nursing home now. |
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Post by thyme4change on Sept 30, 2023 12:47:09 GMT -5
I saw a tik tok that said “Breaking news from Washington DC. Diane Feinstein, the senior senator from California has died. We are still waiting for a decision on if she will be vacating her Senate seat.” 🤣
I am all for a max age for congress, President and federal judges.
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