Aging (isn’t) Like Wine

When people in positions of power continue to hold onto their power past the ability to do their jobs, it’s important for us to be able to say no. And if the people from West Virginia, or California, for example, refuse to hold their leaders to account for whatever reason, then there should be some other tool to ensure that those whose cognitive decline is impairing their ability to lead the most powerful nation in the world do not cling to power, as people in power often do. It doesn’t have to be based on age, whatever tool we employ, but we should be testing the cognitive capabilities of our leaders. I know, I know. I’m the first to say that such a tool would be used as a political cudgel between the two major parties (and I say as much in this podcast episode).