Looks like neither Biden or Trump are very popular with voters. And yet, those are the only names we hear as serious presidential candidates in 2024. It’s hard to believe that these could be our choices in the next election. Surely, there’s a young, smart man or woman in all of these 50 states who could inspire Americans and salvage what’s left of this country. Desperate for normal in 2024.
As an octogenarian, I can get away with saying both Biden and Trump are way too old. They might have a suntan or smear their faces with pancake makeup, but things aren’t working nearly so well inside their bodies. Especially after 70, physical fraility begins to accerate. There is no fountain of youth. While your kids may say you’re “sharp as a tack,” they don’t realize all of the aches and pain you’re trying to conceal as you navigate through the golden years. Yes, your mind may be clear, but it doesn’t process information quickly. Solving a crossword puzzle takes longer than it used to.
It comes on gradually and may not show up right away, but 33% of those over 65 have Alzheimer’s dementia. Let’s assume that both Trump and Biden are in that lucky 66% who will not develop the disease. Pretend they are as fit as any 50 year old person. Even if that were true, both of them have way too much baggage to command the respect needed to lead this country out of these troubled times.
Do we really want a president who’s being charged with tax fraud, voter fraud, and Lord knows what else? On top of which, his personal life is a mess, with children by three different women and past relationships with porn stars and models.
Consider the alternative: Does a man who smells women’s hair, has a son who does business with China, and abandons our servicemen in Afgahnastan have the credentials needed to serve as president of these United States?
As an Independent voter, I throw up my hands. What in the world is wrong with die hard Republicans and Democrats who can’t see that these men are way past their prime. Both have done some good things , but now is the time for them to go . A younger, more , respectable person must lead this country out of the quagmire that we’re currently in. We’re desperate for normal in 2024.