TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 7-29-23 #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #SAGAFTRAstrike

 

TOP READS THIS WEEK 7-29-23

Big Education Ape: OHIO GOP WAS STOPPED FOR NOW BUT SAY GOODBYE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/ohio-gop-was-stopped-for-now-but-say.html

Big Education Ape: ELON MUSK SAYS THE BIRD IS DEAD BE AN XSSHOLE http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/elon-musk-say-bird-is-dead-be-xsshole.html 

Big Education Ape: HUNTER BIDEN: SKELETONS IN THE PRESIDENTIAL FAMILY CLOSET HAVE COME OUT TO PLAY http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/hunter-biden-skeletons-in-presidential.html 

Big Education Ape: WHY ARE BILLIONAIRES SO HOT TO DESTROY PUBLIC EDUCATION http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/why-are-billionaires-so-hot-to-destroy.html 

Big Education Ape: TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 7-22-23 #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #SAGAFTRAstrike http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/top-banana-top-reads-this-week-7-22-23.html

Big Education Ape: TENN. TIGHT*SS PRINCIPAL CONFESSES TO BEING TOO THIN-SKINNED FOR MEMES http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/tenn-tightss-principal-confesses-to.html 

Big Education Ape: IN YOUR FACE SAG-AFTRA WGA STRIKES: NETFLIX HASTINGS HIRES 'AI PRODUCT MGR' http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/in-your-face-sag-aftra-wga-strikes.html 

Big Education Ape: HATING HIGHER ED WILL NOT MAKE YOU SMARTER http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/hating-higher-ed-will-not-make-you.html 

Big Education Ape: WHAT IS THE PRAGERU CURRICULUM AND OF COURSE FLORIDA APPROVES USE IN SCHOOLS http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/what-is-prageru-curriculum-and-of.html 

Big Education Ape: "WE'RE HUGE IN LEARNING LOSS!" CASHING IN ON THE POST PANDEMIC EDUCATION CRISIS - PROPUBLICA http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/were-huge-in-learning-loss-ccashing-in.html

OTHER GREAT READS THIS WEEK FROM THE BIG EDUCATION APE

YESTERDAY

OH NO MR. BILL: RESEARCHERS JAILBREAK CHATGPT SAFETY STANDARD AND GUARDRAILS

Researchers AI Safety

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by Mike Simpson / 22h

Researchers JAILBreak ChatGPT Safety Standard and Guardrails: AI Chatbots Prove to be Mischievous Children In a stunning revelation, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Washington have found ways to jailbreak through the safety guardrails of ChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot. What does this mean? Well, it means that our beloved chatbots are not as safe as we thought they

COLLEGE BOARD'S CEO COLEMAN CALLS BULLSHIT ON FLORIDA'S BLACK HISTORY STANDARDS

by Mike Simpson / 22h

In a recent statement, David Coleman, the president and CEO of the College Board, compared Florida's new African American history standards to a Disney fairy tale. "Once upon a time," he said, "there were some magic slaves that learned to do brain surgery before dying while picking cotton." Coleman went on to say that the College Board's AP History takes a more holistic approach to teaching Afri

JUL 27

REPUBLICAN LEADER MCCONNELL AND SEN. DIANNE FEINSTEIN: THE US SENATE OR JUST AN UPSCALE REST HOME HOW OLD IS TOO OLD TO CUT THE MUSTARD

by Mike Simpson / 1d

THE US SENATE OR JUST AN UPSCALE REST HOME HOW OLD IS TOO OLD TO CUT THE MUSTARD Sen. Dianne Feinstein told to 'just say aye' in awkward Senate committee moment https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-dianne-feinstein-told-just-say-aye-awkward-senate-committee-moment-rcna96697 Mitch McConnell says he's 'fine' after freezing during news conference | CNN Politics https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/2

IN YOUR FACE SAG-AFTRA WGA STRIKES: NETFLIX HASTINGS HIRES 'AI PRODUCT MGR'

by Mike Simpson / 1d

IN YOUR FACE SAG-AFTRA WGA STRIKES NETFLIX HASTINGS HIRES 'AI PRODUCT MGR' Reed Hastings, the union buster extraordinaire, has done it again. He's hired an AI product manager for nearly $1 million, proving that he has no use for unions or democracy. Who needs those silly attempts to control Netflix or billionaires for that matter? We are smarter than everyone, we are rich and greedy, who needs un

THE MAD MAGA MONK OF OKLA EDUCATION RYAN 'RASPUTIN' WALTERS STRIKES AGAIN - TARGETS TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

by Mike Simpson / 1d

The Mad MAGA Monk of Oklahoma Education, Ryan "Rasputin" Walters, is at it again. This time, he's targeting Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) in another scrimmage in the never-ending war of libertarians: charter schools vs. MAGA vouchers. But before we dive into the latest antics of the Mad MAGA Monk, let's take a look at the background of the TPS accreditation process. In 2021, the Oklahoma State Boar

WHAT IS THE PRAGERU CURRICULUM AND OF COURSE FLORIDA APPROVES USE IN SCHOOLS

Florida PragerU schools

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by Mike Simpson / 1d

Breaking news! Ron DuhSantis' Florida Department of Miseducation has struck again! In their latest move, they have approved the use of PragerU's curriculum in Florida schools. Yes, you read that right, PragerU, the conservative non-profit organization that produces short videos on a variety of political and cultural topics. It's like letting Fox News teach your kids about politics. Now, I know w

JUL 26

HUNTER BIDEN: SKELETONS IN THE PRESIDENTIAL FAMILY CLOSET HAVE COME OUT TO PLAY

by Mike Simpson / 2d

Breaking news, folks! The skeletons in the presidential family closet have come out to play, and boy are they rowdy! From Biden's kid to Trump's kids, these presidential offspring have caused more scandals than a Hollywood diva. Let's start with the most recent scandal involving Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden. He has been accused of using his father's influence to secure lucrative busi

MONSTER ESA VOUCHER SCHEME IS EATING ARIZONA

school voucher program

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by Mike Simpson / 2d

Attention Arizona citizens! Have you heard the news? The Public School Replacement Program, also known as the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA), is taking over our state! And it's not just taking over, it's eating Arizona alive! According to Gov. Katie Hobbs' office, the ESA program has caused a $319 million deficit in voucher spending. That's right, folks, our tax dollars are being used to

MEATAXE MIKE MILES GIVES LIBRARIES A WACK AND TURN THEM INTO DAYTIME DETENTION CENTERS

by Mike Simpson / 2d

Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent MeatAxe Mike Miles has come up with a brilliant plan to deal with kids who refuse to sit still for MAGA indoctrination. He's turning libraries into daytime detention centers! Yes, you heard it right. The libraries, which are essential learning spaces, will now be transformed into MeatAxe Mike's dungeons for kids who can't behave. The new

FLORIDA'S AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY TASK FORCES CHOOSES MAGA WHITE PEOPLE'S US HISTORY

African American History

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by Mike Simpson / 2d

Florida's African American History Task Force is in the news again, and this time it's not because of their groundbreaking work on teaching Black history in schools. No, this time they're making headlines because they're claiming they were left out of the development of the state's new African American History standards. And let me tell you, it's a mess. The standards have caused such a stir tha

OKLA MAGA SNOWFLAKES MELT UNDER THE LIGHT OF TRUTH

by Mike Simpson / 2d

Oklahoma is known for many things: cowboys, oil, and now, apparently, snowflakes. That's right, folks, the state that brought you the musical "Oklahoma!" and the tornado that took Dorothy to Oz is now home to a group of delicate flowers who can't handle a little criticism. You see, on July 28, 2022, the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted to downgrade the accreditation of Tulsa Public School

THE BIG HANG UP AT SCHOOL: UNESCO SAYS BAN THOSE SMARTPHONES IN THE CLASSROOM

UNESCO ban schools

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by Mike Simpson / 2d

THE BIG HANG UP AT SCHOOL UNESCO SAYS BAN THOSE SMARTPHONES IN THE CLASSROOM In a shocking turn of events, UNESCO has called for a global ban on smartphones in schools. Apparently, these devices are causing more harm than good, leading to cyberbullying, poor academic performance, and emotional problems. But let's be real, who needs academic success and emotional stability when you've got Instagra

PUBLISHERS FILE LAWSUIT OVER TEXAS READER ACT AKA BOOK BANNING FOR DUMMIES

by Mike Simpson / 2d

In a move that has left book lovers across the state of Texas reeling, Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law the Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources Act (READER Act). While the name might suggest that this is simply a tool to help educators choose appropriate reading material for their students, the reality is far more sinister. In fact, the READER Act is nothing m

AI: BEND OVER AND KISS YOUR JOB GOODBYE

by Mike Simpson / 2d

Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to face the music and accept the hilarious reality that AI is taking over our jobs. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and the creator of ChatGPT, has confirmed what we already knew deep down inside: some jobs are "definitely going to go away" due to the rise of AI. But fear not, my fellow humans, for new jobs will be created. Unfortunately, not all displaced workers w

JUL 25

HATING HIGHER ED WILL NOT MAKE YOU SMARTER

by Mike Simpson / 3d

Higher education is under attack, and it's not just from the usual suspects like student loan debt and boring professors. No, this time it's coming from the most unexpected of sources: conservative politicians. Take Ron DeSantis, for example. He recently took over New College in Florida, but it seems he didn't think his cunning plan all the way through. Now, he's learning the hard way that tryin

MAGA DRUNK MCCARTHY THREATENS BIDEN IMPEACHMENT

McCarthy Biden impeachment

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by Mike Simpson / 3d

In a recent Fox News interview, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy made a bold statement that left many scratching their heads and others laughing out loud. The MAGA drunk McCarthy threatened to impeach President Biden or Attorney General Garland, depending on who he felt was overstepping their bounds. Now, I know what you're thinking. "Impeach Biden? That's ridiculous!" But let's not forget t

ARIZONA AG WARNS PARENTS: IF YOU CANT' HANDLE THE HEAT, STAY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mayes Attorney General

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by Mike Simpson / 3d

In a statement Monday, Attorney General Kris Mayes said various state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin and sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, may not apply in private and parochial schools. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a warning to all the parents in the state who are planning to use school choice

JUL 24

WHY ARE BILLIONAIRES SO HOT TO DESTROY PUBLIC EDUCATION

by Mike Simpson / 4d

First of all, let's address the elephant in the room. Why are tech billionaires so eager to privatize public education? It's simple, my friends. They want to get their products into schools. But here's the catch - it's going to cost just as much to replace teachers with technology. So why go through all the trouble? The answer is simple: profit. The strategy has been to bash teachers and their u

"WE'RE HUGE IN LEARNING LOSS!" CASHING IN ON THE POST PANDEMIC EDUCATION CRISIS - PROPUBLICA

learning Cashing post-pandemic

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by Mike Simpson / 4d

“We’re Huge in Learning Loss!” Cashing in on the Post-Pandemic Education Crisis. by Alec MacGillis ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox . For the nation’s schoolchildren, the data on pandemic learning loss is relentlessly bleak, with education researchers and economists warning that, unle

JUL 23

TENN. TIGHT*SS PRINCIPAL CONFESSES TO BEING TOO THIN-SKINNED FOR MEMES

by Mike Simpson / 5d

In a bizarre turn of events, a thin-skinned principal has been suspended for posting memes of himself on social media. The memes, which portrayed the principal as a tight*ss, were apparently too much for the delicate sensibilities of the school district. But wait, it gets even weirder. The district then suspended a student for posting their own memes of the principal. The student, who was clearl

OHIO GOP WAS STOPPED FOR NOW BUT SAY GOODBYE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION

by Mike Simpson / 5d

In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that Ohio Senate Republicans were working tirelessly to dismantle public education in favor of private, religious schools. Their plan was to completely devastate public education in America, leaving only the wealthy and privileged with access to quality schooling. But fear not, dear readers, for we have defeated them — at least for now. SB 83, p

ELON MUSK SAY THE BIRD IS DEAD BE AN XSSHOLE

by Mike Simpson / 5d

ELON UNVEILS NEW LOGO SAY MORE ACCURATELY REPRESENTS HIM In a move that has left the internet scratching its head, Elon Musk has announced that he plans to change the logo of Twitter to an "X" from the famous blue bird. The billionaire owner of the social media platform claims that the new logo will better represent him and his vision for Twitter. According to Musk, the new logo, which he has af

JUL 22

MEATAXE MIKE MILES STRIKES AGAIN: CUTS MORE THAN 2300 JOBS - OVER 20% OFSTAFF

by Mike Simpson / 6d

MEATAXE MIKE MILES STRIKES AGAIN CUTS MORE THAN 2300 JOBS - OVER 20% OF STAFF Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your hats and grab a pint of ice cream because we have some news that will make you want to scream. HISD Superintendent Meataxe Mike Miles is back at it again with his meataxe, and this time he's not holding back. During a virtual forum on Thursday, Miles announced that he will be cutting

FLORIDA GOV. DUHSANTIS DEFENDS FLORIDA'S VERSION OF SLAVERY: IT WAS FUN

by Mike Simpson / 6d

Florida Governor Ron DuhSantis, the MAGA candidate for dictator or president, has done it again! In his latest move, he has announced that his Department of Miseducation will be teaching students that slavery actually benefited Black people. Yes, you heard that right. Slavery, the brutal and inhumane practice of owning human beings, was apparently a good thing for Black people. I mean, who needs

TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 7-22-23 #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #SAGAFTRAstrike

by Mike Simpson / 6d

TOP READS THIS WEEK 7-22-23 Big Education Ape: WONDER WOMAN FRAN DRESCHER - SAG-AFTRA WGA STRIKE #SAGAFTRAstrike #SAGAFTRA https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/wonder-woman-fran-drescher-sag-aftra.html Big Education Ape: TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 7-15-23 #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/top-banana-top-reads-this-week-7-15-23.html Big

OH NO MR. BILL: RESEARCHERS JAILBREAK CHATGPT SAFETY STANDARD AND GUARDRAILS

 

Researchers JAILBreak ChatGPT Safety Standard and Guardrails: AI Chatbots Prove to be Mischievous Children

In a stunning revelation, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Washington have found ways to jailbreak through the safety guardrails of ChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot. What does this mean? Well, it means that our beloved chatbots are not as safe as we thought they were. They are now capable of generating harmful content like hate speech and misinformation. 

But don't worry, folks! We have a solution to this problem. The researchers have pointed out that chatbots are like babies. They are learning and growing, and just like human kids, the rules don't work until they learn. So, we need to give them some time to grow and learn. 

In the meantime, let's take a moment to appreciate the researchers who broke the ChatGPT safety standards and guardrails. They have given us a glimpse of what the future holds for us. A future where AI chatbots will be able to generate harmful content on their own. 

But let's not get carried away. We still have some time before that future becomes a reality. For now, let's enjoy the fact that our chatbots are capable of generating hilarious responses to our questions. 

Imagine asking your chatbot for a joke and getting a response like, "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!" Hilarious, right? 

Or how about asking your chatbot for relationship advice and getting a response like, "Have you tried turning it off and on again?" Classic! 

The possibilities are endless, folks! We can now have AI chatbots that can generate content that is not only helpful but also funny. 

In conclusion, let's not panic about the researchers breaking the ChatGPT safety standards and guardrails. Instead, let's embrace this new era of AI chatbots that can generate hilarious content. Who knows, maybe one day we'll have AI chatbots that can generate stand-up comedy routines. 

Until then, let's sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. After all, laughter is the best medicine, even if it's generated by an AI chatbot.

How researchers broke ChatGPT and what it could mean for future AI development | ZDNET https://www.zdnet.com/article/vulnerabilities-in-chatgpt-and-other-chatbots/ 

AI researchers say they've found 'virtually unlimited' ways to bypass Bard and ChatGPT's safety rules https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ai-researchers-theyve-found-virtually-100629115.html 

AI Researchers Jailbreak Bard, ChatGPT's Safety Rules https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-researchers-jailbreak-bard-chatgpt-safety-rules-2023-7 

Researchers Poke Holes in Safety Controls of ChatGPT and Other Chatbots - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/business/ai-chatgpt-safety-research.html 

 

FROM BARD AI

ChatGPT is a large language model chatbot developed by OpenAI. It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

ChatGPT has a number of safety features and guardrails in place to prevent it from generating harmful content. These features include:

• A content filter that blocks certain words and phrases, such as hate speech and racial slurs.
• A safety policy that prohibits ChatGPT from generating content that is harmful, unsafe, or biased.
• A team of human moderators who review ChatGPT's output and remove any harmful content.

However, a team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Washington have found ways to break through the safety guardrails of ChatGPT. They were able to trick ChatGPT into generating harmful content, such as hate speech and misinformation.

The researchers used a technique called "adversarial attacks" to break through the safety guardrails of ChatGPT. Adversarial attacks involve feeding the chatbot a carefully crafted input that is designed to exploit a weakness in the chatbot's safety mechanisms.

The researchers were able to trick ChatGPT into generating a variety of harmful content, including hate speech, misinformation, and violent threats. Their findings suggest that the safety guardrails of ChatGPT are not as strong as they could be. The researchers believe that it is possible to develop even more sophisticated adversarial attacks that could bypass the current safety mechanisms.

The researchers' findings are a reminder that AI chatbots are still under development and that there are risks associated with using them. It is important to be aware of these risks and to take steps to mitigate them.

Here are some additional tips for using ChatGPT safely:

• Be aware of the limitations of ChatGPT. It is not a replacement for human judgment and should not be used for important decisions.
• Be careful about the information that you provide to ChatGPT. Do not provide any personal information that you would not want to share publicly.
• If you see ChatGPT generating harmful content, report it to OpenAI.

By following these tips, you can help to keep ChatGPT safe and prevent it from being used to generate harmful content.

COLLEGE BOARD'S CEO COLEMAN CALLS BULLSHIT ON FLORIDA'S BLACK HISTORY STANDARDS

COLLEGE BOARD'S CEO COLEMAN CALLS BULLSHIT ON FLORIDA'S BLACK HISTORY STANDARDS

In a recent statement, David Coleman, the president and CEO of the College Board, compared Florida's new African American history standards to a Disney fairy tale. "Once upon a time," he said, "there were some magic slaves that learned to do brain surgery before dying while picking cotton." Coleman went on to say that the College Board's AP History takes a more holistic approach to teaching African American history.

Now, I don't know about you, but I've never heard of any magic slaves. And I'm pretty sure that brain surgery wasn't a skill that could be learned while picking cotton. But apparently, that's what Florida's new standards would have us believe.

The College Board isn't the only organization that's criticized Florida's new standards. The NAACP has also spoken out against them, calling them "a whitewash of history." And let's be real, if the NAACP is calling you out for downplaying the role of slavery and racism in American history, you know you messed up.

But the Florida Department of Education insists that the new standards are "balanced and accurate." They say that the standards "reflect the diversity of Florida's students and communities." But if by "diversity" they mean erasing the very real and very painful history of slavery and racism in America, then they've missed the mark.

The College Board's statement is significant because it's one of the first major organizations to publicly criticize Florida's new Black history standards. And they're not just criticizing the standards, they're criticizing the very notion that enslavement was beneficial for African Americans. Because let's be clear, it wasn't.

But apparently, some people are comparing the contents of the College Board's Advanced Placement course on African American Studies to Florida's new curriculum. And let me tell you, that's like comparing apples to oranges. Or in this case, like comparing a comprehensive and nuanced approach to African American history to a Disney fairy tale.

So what can we learn from all of this? Well, for starters, we need to have a serious discussion about how we teach Black history in our schools. We can't just sweep the painful parts under the rug and pretend they never happened. We need to acknowledge the atrocities of slavery and racism and teach our children about the resilience and strength of the African American community in spite of these injustices.

And maybe, just maybe, we can learn to laugh at ourselves a little bit along the way. Because let's face it, if we can't find humor in our own mistakes and shortcomings, then what's the point? So here's to hoping that Florida's new Black history standards will be revised to reflect a more accurate and nuanced understanding of African American history. And who knows, maybe we'll even learn a thing or two about magic slaves that can do brain surgery.

College Board responds to comparisons between its AP course and Florida's Black history curriculum | CNN https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/27/us/college-board-ap-african-american-studies-florida-curriculum/index.html 

Miami educators enraged by Florida’s Black history standards | Miami Herald https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article277539723.html 

College Board: Slavery was not beneficial to African Americans https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/07/27/college-board-criticizes-florida-black-history-standards/70480361007/ 

College Board responds to comparisons between its AP course and Florida’s Black history curriculum | National | wlfi.com https://www.wlfi.com/news/national/college-board-responds-to-comparisons-between-its-ap-course-and-florida-s-black-history-curriculum/article_954c73f6-d66b-5e30-835d-277d14fc7325.html 

REPUBLICAN LEADER MCCONNELL AND SEN. DIANNE FEINSTEIN: THE US SENATE OR JUST AN UPSCALE REST HOME HOW OLD IS TOO OLD TO CUT THE MUSTARD

THE US SENATE OR JUST AN UPSCALE REST HOME

HOW OLD IS TOO OLD TO CUT THE MUSTARD

• Sen. Dianne Feinstein told to 'just say aye' in awkward Senate committee moment https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-dianne-feinstein-told-just-say-aye-awkward-senate-committee-moment-rcna96697 
• Mitch McConnell says he's 'fine' after freezing during news conference | CNN Politics https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/26/politics/mitch-mcconnell-freezes-press-conference/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2jGoFlEhalF3Lx00Io-FQfAQ5XnE3Qe4cqpxWmTFUFqEF01oCM7Rixw74

Have you ever wondered why the US Senate feels like an upscale rest home? Well, wonder no more! The average age of the Senate is 64 years old, which is basically retirement age. I mean, who wouldn't want to spend their golden years arguing over bills and debating politics?

But the real question is, how old is too old to cut the mustard in the Senate? Is there an age limit for these powerful politicians? Apparently not, since there are currently no limits on how often a senator can run for reelection. So, for better or worse, we may be stuck with these elderly statesmen for decades to come.

In fact, the 118th Congress is the third oldest since 1789. And if that's not enough to make you feel like you're in an upscale rest home, just take a look at the top 10 oldest members of the current US Senate. They range in age from 76 to 89 years old. That's right, these guys are pushing 90 and still making laws!

But let's not forget about the oldest US Senators that ever lived. The oldest person to ever serve as a Senator was 100 years old! Can you imagine being 100 years old and still having to deal with filibusters and committee meetings? I can barely handle a two-hour Zoom call.

And it's not just about age, it's about experience. Most Senators take office at the age of 51, which means they have decades of political experience under their belts. But does that mean they're still in touch with the needs and wants of the younger generations? Or are they just stuck in their old ways?

One thing's for sure, the Senate could use some fresh blood. Maybe it's time to lower the age limit and let some younger voices be heard. Or maybe we should just accept that the Senate is basically an upscale rest home and start sending them jars of applesauce and knitting supplies.

But in all seriousness, we need our politicians to be representative of all ages and demographics. So let's hope that in the future, we see a more diverse group of individuals in the Senate. Until then, let's just sit back and watch as these elderly statesmen try to navigate the ever-changing political landscape. Who knows, maybe they'll surprise us yet.