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In reply to the discussion: Universal health care "concern trolls" . . [View all]CherokeeFiddle
(297 posts)It is quite easy. It seems only in certain corners of the internet is it something that's difficult to achieve. I think a lot of it has to do with the unending badgering and people who are salty but in real life, that doesn't seem to translate, at least not in my experiences.
The age group is pretty diverse. Lately we have seen a LOT of young people, under 25 join us. Since January of this year, our membership has more than quadrupled. We have people who are 80 and we have people who just turned 18 last month. Of note; the younger members from 35 and under all say one thing; it was Bernie would caused them to become politically active and take notice to what is happening. Their biggest concern? Student loan debt, health care and wages, all social issues. Another interesting statistic is that only 20% are registered Democrats and the rest are indies. When asked why "indy", they said that they don't like how certain aspects of the function. I would explain more but I'm afraid some people wouldn't it. When it comes down to it though, they vote Dem.
It is really an interesting thing to see happen and engage in.