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Joe Biden is a Superstar for Older Americans

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  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I record all four of the late-night variety shows daily. However, I don’t find their critique of President Biden’s age funny. It’s not because I am just three-and-one-half years younger than Mr. Biden, it’s because the two causes I have fought for in my adult life have been equal rights for women, and respect for our elders. America is the only developed nation that refuses to respect and care for its senior citizens. In 2009 I was 63 years old. I had been laid off from my job in 2008. I wanted to continue working. I applied for a position in the 2010 Decennial Census, and a test date was scheduled. A couple of weeks later I received a phone call and offered a job. I was to be trained in March at a location near my home. The rest of the story is long and unnecessary. However, later in 2010 when I was employed in the Reno Census office, a discussion began during our lunch break. There were about 50 people working at that time, and later the number reached

Republicans Admit that they are Incapable of Winning a Secure and Fair Election

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Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart If you are of average intelligence, you have no doubt that the 2020 election was as described by Trump’s own ‘election czar,’ “the most secure and fair election in history.” The truth about the 2020 election is that when there is a large voter turnout Democrats typically win the important races. A lower turnout reveals apathy from Democrats and Independents, and Republicans have a greater opportunity to be victorious. TRUMP, REPUBLICANS, AND FOX NEWS ARE TELLING US THAT HE CANNOT WIN THE DEBATE OR THE GENERAL ELECTION Sean Hannity on Fox News, other Trump fake journalists on even more extreme broadcasts, and Trump himself are all making excuses for Trump’s loss in next Wednesday’s televised debate. Let’s be totally truthful; Trump has never participated in a legitimate debate. Some might think it’s because he is virtually illiterate. However, not once has he answered a direct question. He uses the same ridiculous tactic he used during his press conferences betwe