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A Historical Surge Among Young DemocratsPosted on Oct 18, 2006
Under Bush II, the percentage of Americans 18 to 24 years old who describe themselves as Democrats has risen to its highest point in generations, according to Pew poll data.
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By hallaquila, October 19, 2006 at 9:56 am #
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Identifying with a political party and being politically active and voting are not synonymous. People don’t often acknowledge that they support a group that is blantantly greedy, corrupt and incompetent. Still, they vote for GOP (Greed On Parade) candidates on isolated issues--abortion, gay issues, etc.--manipulated by party media who appeal to the darkside of human nature--fear, prejudice, and selfishness.
Report thisPeople everywhere need to educate themselves and to think for themselves, and to stop being moral cowards--going along to get ahead. Labels don’t mean much, it’s what you do and how one relates to others and the world that counts.
By Corporate Jesus, October 19, 2006 at 7:22 am #
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18-24 year olds don’t vote en masse. They didn’t vote when there was a military draft, they won’t vote now when there is nothing that really affects their day to day lives. I’d wager that the majority of these declared Democrats don’t even know which day the polls are open.
Report thisBy kevin99999, October 19, 2006 at 5:44 am #
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Since democrats offer no real change...what does it matter?
Report thisBy beardedfish, October 18, 2006 at 12:15 pm #
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Thank the Lord! Now when the disgrace that has been the leadership of the baby-boomer generation finally ends, hopefully us 18-24s will have a chance to fix and/or improve what they have incompetently managed.
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