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In reply to the discussion: Yup, the GOP is f'd with young people [View all]essaynnc
(801 posts)8. I have to agree....
I just heard a new acquaintance say last night at dinner, that he used to be a "flaming liberal" growing up, but as he gets older, he's become more conservative. Sure, there are other variables I the mix (he's a successful small biz owner), so there's more than meets the eye. But, he's not totally off the deep end either - we were having a rather deep discussion with a Muslim friend about tolerance and crazies in every religion. So, I doubt that they will ever cross over the line to rebid republican!
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I agree with both of you strongly. Also note the higher consistency of GOP as conservative vs. those
freshwest
Mar 2015
#39
One day those libertarians will get laid and then their political thoughts will mature
FSogol
Feb 2015
#31
True, that is it. My liberal roots come from a family who came of age in the Great Depression.
freshwest
Mar 2015
#40
Studies I have seen have shown that the Millenial Generation are voting MORE Democratic
mikekohr
Feb 2015
#12
At the age of 73 I see what you are saying. However, in the elections of the past - from FDR to
jwirr
Feb 2015
#17
Very good question. This week when we won the net neutrality issue my grandson told me that this
jwirr
Feb 2015
#19
I suggest looking at the States where they did not 'stay home' and considering what those States
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2015
#22