One pollster sees “flashing red” signs on youth turnout as Gen Z and millennial voters, who are not satisfied with either party, could again play a decisive role in the next election.
the issue is our progress is so slow and our problems are mounting so fast, that it basically seems like we are back sliding… and we are
hence why homelessness, drug use, etc are all rising. if you aren’t in the top 50% of incomes you can’t afford basic shelter or medical care, and you need to be in the top 20% to afford quality shelter and medical care.
Short of revolution voting is all we have. I understand apathy. I was like that in my 20’s…but I can promise that the right can and will make things worse.
If anything, I’m more apathetic now than when I was in my 20s. I know the right wing will make things worse, but if the left wing doesn’t make things better then we’re still backsliding. Just slower.
If the best we can do is very slow progress it’s no wonder people don’t think voting is effective
the issue is our progress is so slow and our problems are mounting so fast, that it basically seems like we are back sliding… and we are
hence why homelessness, drug use, etc are all rising. if you aren’t in the top 50% of incomes you can’t afford basic shelter or medical care, and you need to be in the top 20% to afford quality shelter and medical care.
Short of revolution voting is all we have. I understand apathy. I was like that in my 20’s…but I can promise that the right can and will make things worse.
If anything, I’m more apathetic now than when I was in my 20s. I know the right wing will make things worse, but if the left wing doesn’t make things better then we’re still backsliding. Just slower.