[longshadow]

Because you stated it as though having multiple independent methods would, incontrovertably, seal your argument for the age of the universe.

I don't recall stating that it was "incontrovertible" anywhere.

But what is clearly true is that the confidence in the age of the Universe becomes MUCH greater if it is supported by multiple independent methodologies.

You do agree, don't you?

[DennisR]

"But what is clearly true is that the confidence in the age of the Universe becomes MUCH greater if it is supported by multiple independent methodologies."

No doubt about it, as long as these methodoligies are accurate and repeatable.