General Discussion

took the raw talent of 'the squad' that was being written off as too this and too that to be taken seriously, and honed it to the sharp sword those young women are now. They had great ideas, yes Enthusiasm? In abundance! And that intelligence and energy is needed. But like good steel, they needed to be wisely tempered, crafted a bit so they could best wield their strength and skill. And look at them now! They are a force that is being taken seriously, because they are serious, strong, determined, and well taught rather than forced into a mold that no longer serves.

And really look at Jamie Raskin when he stands next to Jasmine Crockett as she speaks with knowledge, passion, conviction and common sense and solid steel in her spine. Really look at his face at such times. He knows he is not young, but still has some time. But he knows with more young people like Crockett going into public service, the country will likely weather many, many storms. He has institutional knowledge few can match and he knows there are good hands coming into their power, yet he is ever the teacher. That matters.

Institutional knowledge matters. Staying current and seeing how things change matters and seeing how to best address change matters. Age? Not so much, so long as those other facets and talents are present.