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mehneh

(39 posts)
108. To the Orginal Post: I have some insight.
Tue Apr 5, 2016, 09:58 PM
Apr 2016

Assuming that the youngest generation is the "Bernie or bust" force (I don't know if it is or not)

I think the reason they are voting (or in this case not voting) is because they have the short-end of the stick. They are just starting in the work force. In my opinion the average american works like dogs. The millennials are working like dogs and most of them have or know someone that has student debt. They might have to live with thier families or ask their parent for help which is harder on GEN x. They aren't reproducing or starting families because they are career-focused and in debt. On top of that they are being told constantly that they are going to inherit all the problems. They are the ones with the most to loose.

They are the ones with the most to loose and they haven't really experience the political "compromises" everyone is speaking of. They also are exposed to so many view points on the internet.

They think Bernie it the messiah to give them a fighting chance at buying a house or putting away for savings...I have not met a single millennial who has their own retirement plan already worked out.

They don't even care if Trump or Cruz could win. He's what the internet longingly refers to as a Troll. They know a real life troll when they see one. They probably don't mind letting the troll have the win as long as they are heard, and trust me by letting the troll take the white house silence will be louder than their vote.
Maybe I am too cynical when it comes to my view of the millennials rage, but I feel as if they were cornered too much.
Again, they already feel they are in a shit-show so they rather watch everyone else burn with them. Hell let's just blame the system that caused this generational issue (if it is one).

The problem is what progressives would get with a President Hillary, which is..... daleanime Apr 2016 #1
Nothing? Well, not deconstructing voting rights and women's rights, is better than attacking them Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #2
most of those things are being done at the local level not federal azurnoir Apr 2016 #18
"Under the Obama Administration"? Really, as if Obama was all for it. brush Apr 2016 #30
only 2 were Bush appointees and the same SCotUS also passed Marriage Equality azurnoir Apr 2016 #40
Again, stop the silliness. brush Apr 2016 #41
and I never said they were did I? simply that Obama is/was PotUS azurnoir Apr 2016 #42
No, they would get PowerToThePeople Apr 2016 #92
That's not true. Loudestlib Apr 2016 #129
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So Donald Trump or Ted Cruz as president is OK with you....got it. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #4
And when these petulant fools find that Sanders can't mythology Apr 2016 #8
We know you're serious, newbie leftynyc Apr 2016 #19
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I'm minority also, newbie leftynyc Apr 2016 #46
And there's not a damned thing you can do about it--you are powerless. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #28
LOL - what on earth leftynyc Apr 2016 #50
Wedge issue Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #118
Perhaps leftynyc Apr 2016 #121
Yes I am a women Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #124
I'd love to take me ball and go home DebDoo Apr 2016 #51
If you aren't a Democrat leftynyc Apr 2016 #56
Yeah, cuz "being Democrats" means leaving your principles at the door, right? nt revbones Apr 2016 #65
Do whatever you like leftynyc Apr 2016 #74
Nobody asked you to beg. But your insults and hyperbole aren't going to sway anyone either. revbones Apr 2016 #79
I don't think I've been insulting in the leftynyc Apr 2016 #84
If you don't think your comments are insulting, then you have a lot to learn about civility. revbones Apr 2016 #91
Using that definition leftynyc Apr 2016 #116
I am 50 years old timmymoff Apr 2016 #67
Your choice leftynyc Apr 2016 #72
Go ahead and elect her. timmymoff Apr 2016 #76
One of these days leftynyc Apr 2016 #78
We think anyone timmymoff Apr 2016 #80
Yawn leftynyc Apr 2016 #86
No timmymoff Apr 2016 #89
Wedge Issue Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #120
Thanks leftynyc Apr 2016 #122
If you're worried about environment issues... Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #127
This message was self-deleted by its author Vilis Veritas Apr 2016 #131
Whose holding you hostage? leftynyc Apr 2016 #132
Hostage may not describe accurately.. Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #133
They're Progressives first Omega_X Apr 2016 #95
You mention only wedge issues... Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #117
You can follow me leftynyc Apr 2016 #123
I do understand Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #125
I'll be voting for whoever leftynyc Apr 2016 #126
I dunno let me think about it, I gotta get back to work Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #128
You are uninformed. Bush/Cheney destroyed the economy brush Apr 2016 #32
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I am mad at myself for responding to you, didnt realize who you were till just now. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #11
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How much do you get for this. brush Apr 2016 #35
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Did you read the Sanders interview by the New York Daily News? brush Apr 2016 #57
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anecdote from yesterday ibegurpard Apr 2016 #6
mostly independents elana i am Apr 2016 #7
Sanders or Trump...Dear god help us all. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #9
So have you finally come out as a Hillarite? panader0 Apr 2016 #25
LOL that one was pretending to be a Bernie supporter? Kalidurga Apr 2016 #36
Yup--for quite a while now panader0 Apr 2016 #38
Very odd they keep thinking we can't read. Kalidurga Apr 2016 #87
Nice try, that anyone would have Bernie and Trump in the same sentence, is ludicrous Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #47
Whats you're definition of younger? bobbobbins01 Apr 2016 #10
I got the impression it was 21-35 or in that ballpark. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #12
Anyone that is Bernie or bust isn't a progressive. They are a selfish psychopath. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #13
Not psycopaths, that is way too harsh. But if they are truly liberals in their Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #15
Voting for a candidate you prefer is selfish and psychopathic? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #16
"Bernie or bust". Vote for your pref in the primary. Get in line for the GE. Simple. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #21
You're describing Hillary Politicalboi Apr 2016 #34
no a psychopath would be someone who actually thinks wendylaroux Apr 2016 #60
I vote...for the candidate I prefer. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #14
I get the impression your needs are first and foremost and if not met you will Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #17
Don't you vote for the candidate you prefer? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #20
Clever but not funny. Sad too. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #22
You didn't answer the question. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #23
Hola Tierra, shadowandblossom Apr 2016 #113
You need to read Sanders interview by the New York Daily News brush Apr 2016 #39
If he's nominated I will vote for him. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #45
Did you read the interview? brush Apr 2016 #48
Yes. I did. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #55
omg! just stop!!!! nothing,EVER, could be worse then clinton and her nasty past. wendylaroux Apr 2016 #63
Did you read it? brush Apr 2016 #111
So Hillary would be worse than Cruz or Trump, got it. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #136
you've "got" nothing. wake up brother. wendylaroux Apr 2016 #139
I can't speak for the movement, but I was the first one on DU to use the phrase silvershadow Apr 2016 #27
I'm 55 and female Politicalboi Apr 2016 #29
Read Bernie's interview with the New YorK Daily News and tell me you still support him brush Apr 2016 #37
I am new here but I think this is okay Carolator Apr 2016 #82
It doesn't disturb you that he has no actual plan to get his promises for free college . . . brush Apr 2016 #110
Oh, please. Carolator Apr 2016 #115
Nice try, but new taxes have to get passed by Congress brush Apr 2016 #148
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GOP is counting on that, they are grateful to you. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #137
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Bernie or Bust, I'm a selfish asshole apparently guess that makes Most of the Country assholes too Joob Apr 2016 #31
If Bernie isnt the nominee, how is not voting going to fix it? Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #53
I'll vote and write in Bernie anyways Joob Apr 2016 #70
GOP thanks you Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #73
What? That fractured party? NP. DNC will follow suite if Bernie doesn't win Joob Apr 2016 #100
I am aware there are many selfish voters. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #134
Mostly just cranks CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #33
The majority of the whining is coming from Hillarians about BoB. frylock Apr 2016 #88
I'm saying I won't vote for someone to kill my grandchildren's ability to live on this onecaliberal Apr 2016 #43
most are older like susan sarandon JI7 Apr 2016 #44
It's not the Bernie or Busters to be worried about Armstead Apr 2016 #52
I'm not Bernie or Bust. I'm more anti-Hillary. bigwillq Apr 2016 #54
GOP and their nonstop 20 year vendetta and campaign to destroy Hillary has Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #58
Naw. She's awful all by herself (nt) bigwillq Apr 2016 #59
not even. there is PLENTY of reason to be critical of her legitimately m-lekktor Apr 2016 #62
LOL Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #68
Perhaps you're gullible. frylock Apr 2016 #90
Or I know as much or more than you about her, am not at all gullible, and still consider her Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #93
I prefer bronchitis over dysentery. frylock Apr 2016 #94
Absurd comment. If you are a woman who may die due to self aborting, maybe you will see then. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #96
Women are performing self-abortions right now with Obama in office. frylock Apr 2016 #97
Where the GOP runs thing, yes. Glad you agree that we MUST elect whoever the Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #98
That's why I'm voting for the better candidate. frylock Apr 2016 #99
op: "Why else would they threaten to stay home?" iAZZZo Apr 2016 #66
Sure, you dont care if women die from self aborting, right? Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #69
typical of your posts iAZZZo Apr 2016 #71
So Cruz wont work to outlaw abortions? News to me Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #75
typical of your posts, nary a reply to the preceding relative post, just more obfuscation iAZZZo Apr 2016 #81
So we will put you down for not giving a shit about those women. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #138
The Bernie or bust group Andy823 Apr 2016 #77
Now let's see what this is all about: HRC! sadoldgirl Apr 2016 #83
Not fear mongering, it is the adult conversation. The adults see the forest thru the trees Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #85
Nope. Howler Apr 2016 #101
I turn 40 this month, and I'm BoB. Jester Messiah Apr 2016 #102
I turn 36 this year, still view myself as young. That said I'm also immature and have good genes - MillennialDem Apr 2016 #107
Why is it that for 3 out of every 4 years dflprincess Apr 2016 #103
In my Bernie campaign office most of the BOB's are a broad age range riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #104
60 here but if you want to call me young go ahead. jillan Apr 2016 #105
When your side is telling us to stfu and not even count our vote in the MillennialDem Apr 2016 #106
To the Orginal Post: I have some insight. mehneh Apr 2016 #108
People who don't understand how the two-party system wildeyed Apr 2016 #109
my husband & I will write Bernie's name in, if he's not the nominee; we're not millenials amborin Apr 2016 #112
GOP is grateful. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #135
Why, you must think that your vote belongs to you, not a party or candidate! Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #140
I appreciate your sanity. shadowandblossom Apr 2016 #114
We dont have a nominee yet, so the conversation is premature. That said, maybe "the young people" Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #119
No. LWolf Apr 2016 #130
I think it cuts across age brackets. kristopher Apr 2016 #141
Yeah, I dont like them much either, which has zilch to do with anything Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #142
Nope. This isn't a "lesser of evils" election. kristopher Apr 2016 #144
Good, I will tell that to the dead women's families and the minorities that cant vote. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #145
My attitude is fixed by historical precedent that says your claims are full of crap. kristopher Apr 2016 #146
"If you claim you are a liberal ..." kristopher Apr 2016 #143
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