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24 members of Congress are 80 or older. More than half are running for re-election.
(www.nbcnews.com)
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Yep, gerontocracy works because it was designed this way.
The only way to deal with these Nazis is with direct action.
It's also designed for seniority to come with greater authority/power, which punishes younger candidates and their constituents.