Moscow Mitch McConnell’s Time is Over
Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart
While speaking with reporters in Kentucky Wednesday, Moscow
Mitch McConnell appeared to ‘freeze’ once again. He remained silent for about
30 seconds. Photos from the event appear to reveal Moscow Mitch as a very frail
81-year-old man.
Questions about his health began some time ago when he
displayed what appeared to be a purple discoloration on his hands, arms, and
face. Recently, questions about his mental acuity have risen.
Our government has a serious problem with age, created by
the refusal from congress to establish term limits for itself. 19 of our nation’s
535 lawmakers are 80 or older. 54 of our country’s 100 Senators are over 65.
The average age of all members of the House and Senate is 64.
I strongly oppose agism: I am 77 years old. However, I find
it unreasonable that our nation, whose average age is 38.2 years of age, is
governed by men and women who should be at home in their rocking chairs with
their grandchildren or great grandchildren sitting on their laps. They must not
have the ability to make decisions for our young nation. I believe that no man
or woman my age should make decisions affecting such a young, diverse, and
changing nation.
In January of 2017, Moscow Mitch proved that his time in the
Senate was over. As the leader of the “anybody but Trump” club, he became our
nation’s biggest hypocrite and bowed to Trump and his unconstitutional agenda
immediately. However, his lifelong ambition was achieved before he apparently
lost what was left of his decaying mind. On June 24, 2022, his Supreme Court
overturned a woman’s right to make decisions about her own physical and mental
health. The 49-year-old decision by a legitimate Court, known as Roe v Wade was
overturned.
We old men have advantages and disadvantages. I know much
more than younger Americans about anything of importance. However, I lack the
stamina and cannot relate to those who are half my age. The truth is that no
septuagenarian or octogenarian can relate to all Americans. My generation will
be remembered for the greatest number of contributions in history, and for
being forced to adjust to the greatest changes in our nation’s history.
However, our time is over, as it should be.
The United States is lagging behind every other nation in
the world when social issues are under discussion. Healthcare, education,
racism, sexism, income inequality, and religious freedom are problems which remain
unaddressed by our government. Their focus remains on profits for the wealthy,
and supporting the demands of special interests whose lobbyists buy votes every
day.
The American voter must do better. We must cease voting for
old, white men, and all women and men who simply have an “R” or a “D” next to
their names. Voting for a political party is ignorant and why our current government
both corrupt and dysfunctional.
Take responsibility for your mistakes. Do the right thing
every time. Take pride in your principles and ideals. Turn off the “boob tube”
and think for yourself.
Op-ed by James Turnage
Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/30/politics/mitch-mcconnell/index.html
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