MEDICAL NEWS - AT 5:43 P.M. ET:  From Fox News:

Most babies born in rich countries this century will eventually make it to their 100th birthday, new research says. Danish experts say that since the 20th century, people in developed countries are living about three decades longer than in the past. Surprisingly, the trend shows little sign of slowing down.

COMMENT:  And since people generally grow more conservative as they grow older, this is creating panic in the Democratic Party.  What do we do with these dangerous oldies?

Suddenly the term "cuts in Medicare" looks far more delightful to leftists.  They started our era with the sixties slogan, "Don't trust anyone over 30."  They'll undoubtedly try to end it with, "Don't treat anyone over 80."

October 2, 2009