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In reply to the discussion: Congressional Republicans panic as they watch their lead dwindle [View all]True Blue American
(18,579 posts)46. As one who
Is old I think the younger generation are much smarter than they are given credit for.
The older generation has become calcified. Why else would they keep voting for those who have made it clear they intend to try and destroy their benefits?
Young people see who works for them.
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I agree and WHY does it have to take something that massive to wake people up?
Bengus81
Nov 2022
#13
All about ratings and nothing else. That's why they still give Trump millions in free advertising...
Bengus81
Nov 2022
#37
There is a definitely, "I'm ignorant and proud of it" streak in some segments of the population
dlk
Nov 2022
#22
My nutty cousin is one of those voters who had ZERO interest in politics before 2016.
70sEraVet
Nov 2022
#16