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Prairie_Seagull

(4,888 posts)
Fri May 1, 2026, 03:15 PM May 1

Tired of the nihilism?, specifically

of a large block of younger voters and many who have never voted.

Need a plank in the democratic party that states clearly that Social Security will be there for them when they retire or become disabled.

All the youth I have spoken to believe it won't.

At least as important is that it is the right thing to do, especially when considering the price we will be paying for AI consequences.

IMO

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Tired of the nihilism?, specifically (Original Post) Prairie_Seagull May 1 OP
Do young people take the time to read party platforms? LudwigPastorius May 13 #1
Good point. Prairie_Seagull May 13 #2
Excellent suggestion! Kid Berwyn Jun 9 #3

Prairie_Seagull

(4,888 posts)
2. Good point.
Wed May 13, 2026, 11:17 AM
May 13

I said in another post (and now wish I had included it here) that we need the party to make it known. Repeat from the roof tops 'ad nauseam'.

In answer to your question.

No I don't believe most youth do or would. How would we change that? Over my pay-grade.

Kid Berwyn

(25,424 posts)
3. Excellent suggestion!
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 11:46 AM
Jun 9

The Party needs to define its goals for all voters, especially those new to the process.

Need evidence? Ask any influencer — or broadcast journalist — under 30 to describe the New Deal.

More evidence? Ask any influencer — or broadcast journalist — under 30 to describe the Tet Offensive.

Blank stares. Blank stares.

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