{"id":2029718,"date":"2023-09-12T18:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T22:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/our-country-is-run-by-senile-half-dead-zombies\/"},"modified":"2023-09-12T18:18:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T22:18:50","slug":"our-country-is-run-by-senile-half-dead-zombies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/our-country-is-run-by-senile-half-dead-zombies\/","title":{"rendered":"Our nation is governed by elderly, lifeless zombies."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Four-country-is-run-by-senile-half-dead-zombies%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2029718&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>We Need Younger Leaders: The Case of Sweden<\/h2>\n<p>In many countries, we are\u2062 accustomed to having elderly politicians who \u2064are visibly deteriorating before \u2063our eyes. It\u2063 has become so normal that we forget how abnormal it truly is. However, there\u2063 are countries\u200c where the majority of elected officials are middle-aged and capable of coherent speech.\u2063 One such country\u200b is Sweden, whose parliament boasts one of the youngest average ages in the world.\u2063 The prime minister, speaker, and deputy speakers are all under 60 years old.\u200c This trend has been consistent\u2062 for the past decade,\u2064 with Sweden electing its youngest parliament\u2063 in 2014. \u200cRemarkably, Sweden has\u2064 not had a prime minister over the age \u200dof 65 in the last ten years.<\/p>\n<p>If we want to\u200c understand why\u200d Sweden took a different\u200b approach to COVID-19, we can \u200dstart by looking\u2064 at its relatively young government. Unlike\u2062 many other countries, Sweden \u200cdid not enforce strict lockdown\u200c measures, mask mandates, \u200cor school \u200cclosures. Instead, they \u2062allowed life to continue as normal, with individuals voluntarily adapting their behavior.\u200d The result? Sweden recorded the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/our-country-is-run-by-senile-half-dead-zombies\/\" title=\"Our nation is governed by elderly, lifeless zombies.\">lowest excess death rate<\/a>\u2064 of any European nation during the pandemic. Their approach did\u200c not lead to a spike in suicides \u2064or overwhelm their healthcare system. It was \u2064a \u200dstark contrast to the experiences of other countries.<\/p>\n<h3>The Benefits \u200bof Younger Leaders<\/h3>\n<p>Having younger leaders has\u200c its advantages. They are \u200cless likely to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tom-malinowski-sidesteps-his-self-imposed-corporate-pac-ban\/\" title=\"Tom Malinowski Sidesteps His Self-Imposed Corporate PAC Ban\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brian-kolfage-one-florida-school-combated-covid-by-going-back-to-normal-as-a-result-the-children-and-teachers-are-safe-and-happy\/\" title=\"Brian Kolfage: One Florida School Combated COVID By Going Back to Normal \u2013 As a Result the Children and Teachers Are Safe and Happy\">make decisions<\/a> solely based<\/a> on self-preservation, unlike their elderly counterparts. When politicians are not on the \u200dbrink \u200dof physical decline, they are\u2062 more inclined to prioritize the well-being of society over their own longevity. On the other hand, a gerontocracy, especially a secular \u2064one, can be unpredictable and prone to drastic measures. Stability cannot be guaranteed, and leaders may infringe upon citizens&#8217; rights or engage in reckless actions. It is crucial to have leaders who can think clearly and act responsibly.<\/p>\n<h4>The Gerontocracy \u200dProblem in \u2062the United States<\/h4>\n<p>Unfortunately, the United States has become a\u2062 gerontocracy in recent years. Currently, approximately one-fourth \u200dof the U.S. Congress is\u200d over the age of 70,\u2062 the \u200bhighest percentage\u2064 in American history. This shift is concerning, as it raises questions about the ability of these leaders to make sound \u2063decisions and effectively represent the interests of the younger generation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Today, about a quarter of Congress is over the age of 70, the highest percentage ever.\u2064 At the same time, \u2064while half the\u200c country is\u2064 aged 38\u200b or younger, just 5% of Congress can say\u2062 the same. \u2063- Insider<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In 1900, nearly 40% of \u2062politicians in the\u200b Senate and \u2062House of Representatives were in their 40s. Today, that number has dropped to just\u200b 20%. The current president, Joe Biden, is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-obama-strategist-axelrod-biden-is-just-too-old\/\" title=\"Ex-Obama Strategist Axelrod: Biden Is Just Too Old\">oldest sitting president<\/a> in history, turning 81 in a few months. This aging leadership raises concerns about their ability \u200dto govern effectively and\u2063 make decisions that reflect the needs and aspirations of the younger population.<\/p>\n<h2>The Decline of Joe Biden<\/h2>\n<p>Joe Biden&#8217;s decline has \u2062become increasingly apparent in recent days. During a press conference in Hanoi, Vietnam, \u2062he struggled \u2064to maintain coherence and appeared disoriented. He admitted to following orders \u2063from his \u200bstaff and eventually \u2062announced that he was going to bed. This incident epitomizes Biden&#8217;s \u2064presidency and will likely be remembered\u200d as one\u2063 of his defining moments.<\/p>\n<p>What is particularly concerning is that this press conference was allowed to\u2063 happen in the first place. The White House, Pentagon, and State Department were aware of Biden&#8217;s mental decline, yet they did not intervene to prevent this embarrassing display. It raises\u2064 questions about their judgment and the message they are sending to the world.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this incident \u2063undermines any attempt \u2063to project strength against China. It\u2063 signals to Beijing that the United \u2063States is incapable of standing up for its allies\u2063 or defending its interests. It is a dangerous message to send, especially in a time of increasing global tensions.<\/p>\n<h3>A Gerontocracy&#8217;s Impact on\u2063 National \u2062Security<\/h3>\n<p>The prevalence of gerontocracy \u200cin\u2063 our government is not just an embarrassment; it is a\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/immigration-expert-blasts-biden-admin-over-claims-on-border-crisis-an-offense-to-human-intelligence\/\" title=\"Immigration Expert Blasts Biden Admin Over Claims On Border Crisis: \u2018An Offense To Human Intelligence\u2019\">national security crisis<\/a>. Our adversaries see \u200cour leaders&#8217; mental decline and\u200c perceive a lack of capability to mount a defensive response \u200dor \u2064effectively\u200b navigate international challenges.\u200d They are not just \u200dlaughing\u200d at us; they are \u2064strategizing\u2063 based on our perceived weaknesses.<\/p>\n<p>It is time to reevaluate\u200b the age and mental competence \u200cof our leaders. We need younger, more\u2063 capable \u200dindividuals who can effectively represent the interests of the people and navigate\u2062 the complex challenges of\u200d the modern world. The current state of affairs is \u200bnot sustainable, and it is up to us to demand change.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO GET\u2064 THE DAILY WIRE APP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>political landscape stands out for its relatively young and articulate elected officials, a refreshing departure from the norm of aging politicians in decline. This serves as a reminder that there are places where the majority of leaders are in their prime, offering hope for a more vibrant and effective governance. Sweden sets an inspiring example in this regard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":305,"featured_media":2029719,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2029718","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2029718","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/305"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2029718"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2029718\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2029719"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2029718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2029718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2029718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}