Socialist Progressives

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4. I think that's true too.

Mon Jan 9, 2012, 05:05 PM

Jan 2012

I'm an aging GenXer, but by the end of the Reagan era most people my age, if they were progressive, probably hated everything that b@stard stood for. His extreme saber rattling and the threats of nuclear winter (which seemed very real at the time) really colored that whole time period. Acceptance of Socialism is a little less in my demographic, but I think we are less likely to support hating people for their economic system as a result of that time. I hope.

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PSL: Why do young people in the US favor socialism? [View all] marmar Jan 2012 OP

I know you didn't post this a question, but as a young person I'm going to give my own answer. white_wolf Jan 2012 #1

I both hope and suspect that you're right. Jackpine Radical Jan 2012 #2

That's probably the most logical explanation wolf..... socialist_n_TN Jan 2012 #3

I think that's true too. Starry Messenger Jan 2012 #4

You're Right Kath1 Jan 2012 #5

I agree - I am smack in the middle of middle age at 45 - TBF Feb 2012 #8

Ditto ... Fantastic Anarchist Feb 2012 #10

I too was really struck by this poll but not overly surprised jeandubuffet69 Feb 2012 #6

Welcome to DU jeandubuffet69. Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #7

Great post, jeandubuffet69 Kath1 Feb 2012 #9