Topic: Is politics supposed to be for the old ones? (Read 452 times)

You're not fair enough tbh and this sounds more of old age blackmail than objective argument. Politics is not a game of emotions and pity but based on number and depends on how you know how to play your cards well. Selfishness is not peculiar to old age alone. I don't know where you are from; but here in my country, young politicians are even more corrupt than some old politicians.

The youths are not playing their cards well and besides they tend to participate less in politics but prefer to be thugs to these old men rather than standing for themselves. We the youths should endeavor to participate more in politics and stop blaming the old men when we are not taking any action. Starting from you, contest for councilorship in your ward in the coming election. The youths can not just sit back and expect to be given position without contesting for it. The game is our hands now.

This is a problem all over the world, it's just that some countries have a larger percentage of elderly people participating in politics than other countries. The youth consider politics boring and that's why they don't partake. They'll prefer to go to protest that's will be dangerous because it can be fun and filled with chaos.

Whenever a politician can convince the youths and make them pick interest in voting he always win and we saw that when Barrack Obama used the youths to win his first election. The youth are mostly interested in what's trending but the old ones care about the future of their children and they want politicians that can give those they'll be leaving behind a better life. Also the old ones don't have anything taking their time so they have free time and can seat at those campaign rally and listen to what the politicians have to say. Politics is supposed to be for everyone and the sooner the younger generation begin to realized that, the better for them unless they aren't ready to vote in the people that can lead their country forward. For the youths to pick interest in politics, I feel we need younger politicians as they will be able to relate with them more than the old folks. At the moment we have more old folks as frontrunners and this is discouraging the youths from participating in politics.

Everybody wants to live a bit longer in superb health. Those who don't want this don't really know what they are thinking.

It seems that God might have placed a dead end into the science of anti-aging. It seems that there is something that is entirely missing that could curb old age. As long as politicians can't find the missing piece(s), they will get old in their politician job.

I have noticed a trend in recent politics... it seems that in every nations, there are powers that want weaker politicians/leaders; the reason for this is what is not too clear but it will not be far from control. Most African countries including Nigeria and most recent, USA are good examples of this global trend.

Of a truth, I don't see this trend reversing easily given that democracy itself have a lot of loopholes that make external influence and meddling feasible. Best approach is for the youths of every nation to push for constitutional reforms that limits the age of public servants and politicians.

The issue of older politicians dominating political affairs can be worrisome, as it limits opportunities for younger generations to participate and bring fresh perspectives to governance. A diverse range of age groups and experiences can contribute to more inclusive and dynamic decision making processes. But then, it is more important to have politicians who are corrupt free, honest and capable of effectively governing a country, regardless of their age.
It is important to also know that having the younger generation in power doesn’t automatically take the corruption away cuz there is corruption living within the youths as well whether you like it or not.

From my advice from my elder brother he told me that politics is not supposed to be for old people that it is not too good and he has his reasons when we are discussing of politics so I understand that politics is meant for young men that can be able to walk around and investigate project and Survive them old men cannot work very well cannot be asking to investigate or supervise project so they will be there in one place a lot of investment will take place in your region or in their government

I don't think a political elected position have Category of age, if politics should have such I believe that its something that being reflected in their constitution, many countries their president use to be about 70 years and its from their I noticed that age is not a barrier in a political position, anyone can contest no matter the age

Politics is not supposed to be for old people so quality is meant for the youth so that they can be able to control the affairs of the government and the mandate of people so what people that is old supposed to go home and the rest and manage their family or community because there are incapable of controlling or making a decision for what that appropriate the used at the mass

A lot of things are happening so we need not to bother ourselves when we see old men ruling us because we are about to enter another new era where people would be able to make there choice and call for the remover of old people in government do that the youth can take control of the seat. This is necessary for the world to have a new look.

I have responded in this particular trend and I believe that how many people have also presented their own opinion concerning this so politics is directly meant for everybody it does not have a particular age that people get before the contest in any political position or any particular age that a person will get all this before it will not be allowed to contest in political group again so I left that the government of any country we put some certain things into constitution and amend

The old ones cannot conduct politice alone but there can be a balance between young and old depending on the areas involved in politics, they both have their unique role they play, some aspects of politics need the intervention of an elderly people to look into the situation and circumstances and apply his experience in giving solution to it while in some areas as well, we will need the young adults or youths to showcase their strength or vigour in taking a lead towards change.

 There's the saying that what an elderly person sees sitting down, a young man, no matter what tree he climbs, can't see it. Which invariably means that the older ones are experienced and filled with a lot of wisdom. But I think these days, the older ones are taking advantage of this maxim to suppress the youths from getting a chance at rulership.
In my country, the older ones keep vying for postions, not mindful of their age or health status all so they can loot money and further bleed the country of it's resources.
 I don't think politics should be left the in the hands of the older ones as the youths are also capable of changing the status quo, but then will corruption and godfatherism permit such?

Although we cannot rule out entirely the importance of the old ones when it comes to leadership mostly when it borders on a country, the youths are the future of a country.
One of the reasons why politics has been flooded by the old is due to one fact that many joined at a young age. They didn't get old and joined politics, they joined politics and got old in it.
The youths these days may have the strength and vision, but the wisdom of the old is priceless.
Politics is not restricted to the old in this case, the young can rule too.

The adage that says the youth are the leaders of tomorrow is considered hypocrisy by the older generation, from all indications that motive is not realistic. For example, in a country like mine, our immediate past president was also a military head of state in 1983. They have just recycled themselves for the past 50 years.

there is no age limit in politics, regardless of the age of the leader, all the society glamour for is better leadership. We have seen a country run down by a young person, and we have also seen country prosper by an old leader. It's all depends on the the character of the leader and not age per say.

No one should be limited from politics, not even age. But know when to retire and rest, because politics required 24hours services.

Hence, politics is for all, both the young and old

In some countries I believe that the set of people who runs political affairs are the old ones and is really worrisome, talking about age range 70yrs and above. Like in my country where I'm from these set of people (politicians) just feel they are the only ones fit to run the country and you find it hard to see someone between the age of 40yrs and above to rule as president or any higher position, is really outrageous and irritating. Why is greed speaking more in politics? Must every politician(s) think only about themselves other than the citizens?

I really don't blame most countries that engages in protest year in year out, nobody would be happy to have guys who ship in money into the development of their own businesses other than developing the country.Discrimination based on age should not be tolerated in politics. I believe that the democratic system of government does not require a specific sort of person or age group to apply for a post. Age discrimination is solely used to characterize a government that is just interested in its own self-interest, giving the impression to the public that ruling is based on age and how much experience you have in that profession.

This is all a falsehood, and the sooner we speak out against this injustice, the better. Bravo to the countries who do not accept any sort of discrimination against their people; such citizens take action until the government complies to their requirements

politics is supposed to be a game reversed for the youths, because at this stage, this sets of persons are agile, and can go about the day to day running that comes with some high positions, plus they are mentally fit too to carry out decisions without seeking for opinions from aids...

But things aren't so, the older men use their accumulated wealth to buy themselves into the position the know the do not befit.

Actually politics is not supposed to before the Old adult or old people but in my country where I came from politics is being hijacked by old people who called herself a cabal so I believe that for a leadership of a country to be in equilibrium it's supposed to be handed over or being in custody of adults use who knows the new technologies and who knows the problem of the society but recently I can say that act of seven continent we have in the world four of the Continent old people has taken over the leadership of Nations

Discrimination based on age should not be tolerated in politics. I believe that the democratic system of government does not require a specific sort of person or age group to apply for a post. Age discrimination is solely used to characterize a government that is just interested in its own self-interest, giving the impression to the public that ruling is based on age and how much experience you have in that profession.

This is all a falsehood, and the sooner we speak out against this injustice, the better. Bravo to the countries who do not accept any sort of discrimination against their people; such citizens take action until the government complies to their requirements.

I think politics is not meant to be for only the older ones with reasons, that in a democratic society, Politics is meant to be inclusive and represent by the entire adult population to contribute to the decision making process and shape their communities and nations, well it is true that older individuals have experiences because of the knowledge they've gained from years of involvement in politics or other areas of life but younger generation also have valuable perspectives and idea to contribute, infact the inclusion of younger voices in politics is crucial for addressing issues that affect them directly, such as education, employment, climatic change and social justice.
Politics shouldn't be limited for the old people, the younger adults should also take part in it as well, it's not really inherently supposed to be reserved for older adults.