• Cethin@lemmy.zip
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      54 minutes ago

      No, it doesn’t apply, at least not for the same logic. He didn’t say that because the older people are less capable. He said it because a younger person will give you control for longer most likely. They’re lifetime appointments, so the logical choice for maintaining control is to appoint healthy young people, not the most qualified people.

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      7 hours ago

      Yeah I’m not arguing that. But the point is different… He’s talking about longevity, not acumen.