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wishstar

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17. The ones I know take their benefits for granted, don't like taxes going to "undeserving" others

Sun Jan 28, 2018, 11:57 AM

Jan 2018

My immediate neighborhood is an oasis of empathetic Democrats, both young and old. However, my spouse and I are extremely discouraged that so many of our 62 and older relatives and friends believe that while they deserve their government benefits and don't believe their benefits are threatened by Repubs, they have a "I've got mine, screw you" mentality with a fierce resentment of immigrants and people of color or slackers that think are unfairly taking jobs and getting government benefits. They just don't seem to care that younger generations will have to work longer and struggle harder for a comfortable life and healthcare benefits if government benefits are slashed. Instead they blame union pay demands and Democratic regulations for companies closing or leaving the US, rather than blaming corporate greed. For them, taxes are the supreme evil. The ones I know are ALL Fox news and/or rightwing radio addicts and/or are influenced by conservative religion.

It is shocking that such a high percentage of whites are Trump and rightwing supporters. Thankfully, demographics are changing and we have to hope that internet and social media rightwing propaganda is countered so that it does not infect younger folks the way Fox and rightwing radio have brainwashed older Americans.

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A Question about Older Voters [View all] Ohiogal Jan 2018 OP

They Are Blinded By Racism, Religious Fanaticism, Socialism Phobia And Gun Mania. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2018 #1

Not true snowybirdie Jan 2018 #5

The GOP Has Won A Lot Of Seniors & I Believe Trump Won The Senior Vote. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2018 #43

anyone calls me an older voter gets smashed over the head with my bong! samnsara Jan 2018 #59

Wow Timewas Jan 2018 #19

I'm an old liberal and all my friends are old liberals, so I couldn't say. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2018 #2

I have evolved Ohiogal Jan 2018 #4

Ive stayed very liberal all my life davekriss Jan 2018 #44

When I was young, I figured the racists and all of my era would die off. Here I am now older, and RKP5637 Jan 2018 #56

Don't fall for generalzations snowybirdie Jan 2018 #3

EXACTLY... Remember the RW pro-war Republicans that anti-war Baby Boomers FOUGHT hlthe2b Jan 2018 #9

Me, too! Jane Austin Jan 2018 #48

I'm 70..my friends are anti trump, anti GOP mountain grammy Jan 2018 #6

this i'm 70 and proud of it!! i've been a Dem all my life!! (maybe 25 on) bluestarone Jan 2018 #20

I'm 60 and my friends hate the GOP too. True_Blue Jan 2018 #36

Well, DU is full of older voters who aren't what you describe. MineralMan Jan 2018 #7

+++ hlthe2b Jan 2018 #10

I'm just saying Ohiogal Jan 2018 #11

All those old hippies are still here, or at least most of them. MineralMan Jan 2018 #26

You're probably right Ohiogal Jan 2018 #33

There were lots of "young Republicans." MineralMan Jan 2018 #37

Trim that broad brush, please. Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2018 #8

Thank you, Prog Ohiogal Jan 2018 #12

It may be human -- awaiting evidence Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2018 #24

Older voters are the largest group of consistent voters. blogslut Jan 2018 #13

Winner, winner chicken dinner LeftInTX Jan 2018 #27

Both of the Trump voters I know are uneducated. Greybnk48 Jan 2018 #14

nearly 8 of 10 trumpanzees in my area Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2018 #25

I can tell you what my parents believe about SS and Medicare. Mariana Jan 2018 #15

I am 68 and I do care. scarletlib Jan 2018 #79

I'm 69 and agree with your assessment... llmart Jan 2018 #83

In the country as a whole, though, it was the opposite. Mariana Jan 2018 #85

My parents are Silents, 1938 and 1942. Mariana Jan 2018 #84

Exit poll data: dalton99a Jan 2018 #16

Thank you, Dalton. Ohiogal Jan 2018 #38

The ones I know take their benefits for granted, don't like taxes going to "undeserving" others wishstar Jan 2018 #17

I agree with all that you said wishstar Ohiogal Jan 2018 #18

"Taxes are bad" is the conservative religion. sinkingfeeling Jan 2018 #40

They vote Republican out of ignorance. DURHAM D Jan 2018 #21

wow DrDan Jan 2018 #29

Propaganda. Older disproportionately watch cable news delisen Jan 2018 #22

It is frustrating Cirque du So-What Jan 2018 #23

you could probably ask a very similar question of female voters - why would any vote R? DrDan Jan 2018 #28

I have not found that to be true but.... Akacia Jan 2018 #30

Well, at first I was mad at OP for jumping to a conclusion that a majority of tRUMP voters ... SWBTATTReg Jan 2018 #31

Wealthier people are the most consistent voters in all age groups LeftInTX Jan 2018 #32

Nope. Iggo Jan 2018 #34

I tend to see this as well. LuckyCharms Jan 2018 #35

Our generation was sharply divided. raging moderate Jan 2018 #39

this i'm 70 and proud of it!! i've been a Dem all my life!! (maybe 25 on) bluestarone Jan 2018 #41

My county voted Meowmee Jan 2018 #42

I live in a deep red state, so I find Trump supporters everywhere, from grade sinkingfeeling Jan 2018 #45

Every single Trump voter I know Freddie Jan 2018 #46

this is true bluestarone Jan 2018 #47

There DO seem to be a lot of "one issue" voters out there Ohiogal Jan 2018 #49

I figured that.. No Choice! they vote Cha Jan 2018 #76

Aren't they the people sitting around watching Faux? n/t Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #50

I'm 59 and I vote Democratic mcar Jan 2018 #51

The so-called Silent Generation is more white, more religious and therefore more Republican Awsi Dooger Jan 2018 #52

I suspect the issue is with 'your area,' elleng Jan 2018 #53

I'm 60 JPPaverage Jan 2018 #54

everyone in my social circle (which is very big) gopiscrap Jan 2018 #55

When they were 18-30 in 1972, they voted 52% for Nixon. The demographic impacted retread Jan 2018 #57

I could not agree with you more life long demo Jan 2018 #58

older people ??? I AM 67 YEARS OLD AND A VERY VERY VERY LIBERAL DEMOCRAT trueblue2007 Jan 2018 #60

Many people who were adults marybourg Jan 2018 #61

I've confronted a few lately about Medicare and Social Security. rickford66 Jan 2018 #62

I've talked to a few Ohiogal Jan 2018 #63

And I've Heard That Millenials Don't Vote Me. Jan 2018 #64

I have 4 kids who are Millenials CozyMystery Jan 2018 #80

Nostalgia for the good olds days Fresh_Start Jan 2018 #65

Are you kidding? raven mad Jan 2018 #66

Are we being divided (and conquered) into old and young, now? McCamy Taylor Jan 2018 #67

Older voter here. I don't get that either but if you figure it out let me know. NT raccoon Jan 2018 #68

Your observation must be based on a pretty limited sample. milestogo Jan 2018 #69

"Older people in my area (say, over 50)?" TomSlick Jan 2018 #70

Like I told my Puerto Rican son in law Corgigal Jan 2018 #71

In my area it is the older ones....like over 65 Horse with no Name Jan 2018 #72

Older voters tend to be "conservative" which means, sort of,no change. Hamlette Jan 2018 #73

Like Hell! burrowowl Jan 2018 #74

My mom turning 90 this year marlakay Jan 2018 #75

the percentage of Whites is Higher Among Older Generations which is why they lean more republican JI7 Jan 2018 #77

83% of Seattle voters picked Hillary. The older voters chose her and they voted in large numbers. pnwmom Jan 2018 #78

During the 2016 campaign... Orrex Jan 2018 #81

Link? We "older voters" are flower children!! nt LAS14 Jan 2018 #82

I'm a white male, working class wage slave, Jesus believing Christian, in my 60's workinclasszero Jan 2018 #86