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hamsterjill

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15. But will the young people get off their butts and get to the polls to vote for these two?

Wed May 21, 2025, 11:14 AM

May 21

Hell, I'm ancient with one foot in the grave. I like AOC and I like Pete. I'd LOVE to see them elected, but I don't think they have a shot.

I think young people are too busy standing in line at Starbucks being all boogie and don't want to take the time to fight for democracy. Is that a shitty opinion? Absolutely. But in my own area and in my own circle - some of which are recent coworkers between the ages of 22 and 35 - I promise you, they don't know what the hell is happening, and they don't care.

So, are there enough young, interested people out there who would actually show up at the polls and vote? And don't give me statistics from the last election because (obviously) whatever that was, was not good enough to win.

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Democrats are too old. [View all] Self Esteem May 21 OP

Not enough young people are politiacally aware randr May 21 #1

Not that it was a whole lot better a half-century ago or longer EYESORE 9001 May 21 #5

It is way, way past time to call for Chuck Schumer Ars Longa May 21 #57

Then the American people have to get involved Keepthesoulalive May 21 #2

An unpopular opinion k_buddy762 May 21 #3

Young doesn't mean good for the party Keepthesoulalive May 21 #13

My Senators Warren and Markey are older stillcool May 21 #4

It's Only Scary Optics RobinA May 21 #6

They're old, because they never want to leave. Omnipresent May 21 #7

There are many younger democrats . You picked out some that died JI7 May 21 #8

I would agree that we need a youth movement in the Party. kentuck May 21 #9

I don't worry about ageism in Congress because there are few to none not already set for life if they leave. RoeVWade May 21 #10

It's time to hand over the keys to AOC. InAbLuEsTaTe May 21 #11

So let's run AOC and Crockett on the national ticket JI7 May 21 #12

But will the young people get off their butts and get to the polls to vote for these two? hamsterjill May 21 #15

I wish I could say you're wrong, PatSeg May 21 #49

In the 90s many said Schumer couldn't win statewide. SocialDemocrat61 May 21 #45

At least the Democrats announce when a serving member passes or are AWOL... Hugin May 21 #14

WHY DON'T DEMS STOP STATUS QUO AGING, ILLNESS AND DEATH!!!!!!!!!!! betsuni May 21 #16

Age is a problem. But there's also a charisma vacuum Sympthsical May 21 #17

This makes me wonder JustAnotherGen May 21 #32

Identarian politics has created a Democratic coalition that is extremely fractious Sympthsical May 21 #39

I'm 52 JustAnotherGen May 21 #47

You'll get no argument from me Sympthsical May 21 #59

We have another difference JustAnotherGen May 22 #69

This... progressoid May 21 #62

Oh, please. At least mention nearly 80-year-old trump and even older Mitch McConnell... brush May 21 #18

I literally mentioned both in my post. Self Esteem May 21 #20

You did? Sorry I have little patience for posts bashing Dems with lines like this... brush May 21 #34

So you doubt their sincerity after you didn't accurately read what they posted? EdmondDantes_ May 21 #37

Apparently you didn't read both of my posts. brush May 21 #40

Some democrats Keepthesoulalive May 21 #22

Yes, involvement is key. Hugin May 21 #23

That's just factually not true Arazi May 21 #35

You too? Pls read post 18 and 34. Trump is nearly 80 and Moscow Mitch is even older. brush May 21 #38

I'm going to say something radical brush JustAnotherGen May 21 #48

I agree with you on the reasons trump won....Palestinians for trump, Latinos for trump, young white men for trump etc.. brush May 21 #60

This senior citizen agrees with you. yardwork May 21 #19

Old tree make way for young tree Beringia May 21 #21

I have never seen old tree uproot itself for young tree. nt delisen May 21 #28

What most persons consider as virtue, after the age of 40 is simply a loss of energy. Voltaire Ping Tung May 21 #24

I am in total agreement with you!! The younger people are inheriting this mess. cornball 24 May 21 #25

You are near the end JustAnotherGen May 21 #50

Schumer standing down IMMEDIATELY would be a tremendous start to the process of revamping leadership. NoMoreRepugs May 21 #26

Hey, it's not our fault that Republicans are immortal. (nt) Paladin May 21 #27

Typo: you added a "t" to "Immoral". JustABozoOnThisBus May 21 #36

Never dying is something to get worked up about, not too many House Dems dying this year or 13 not dying fast enough betsuni May 21 #54

Are Democrats older than Republicans? Polybius May 21 #29

They are actually very similar.... Ol Janx Spirit May 21 #43

We need people who are younger, more savvy about tech not afraid to push for upgrades and to modernise the government Srkdqltr May 21 #30

F.Y.I. Young people die too. Cancer, heart disease, and stroke don't care what age you are. sinkingfeeling May 21 #31

They seem to be afraid that younger Democrats aren't as conservative AStern May 21 #33

You mean against Malcom Kenyatta JustAnotherGen May 21 #51

Appreciate the reply, but the tone feels a bit off. AStern May 21 #55

Kenyatta has been put in the Status Quo Establishment binder and cannot be progressive, young, or good. betsuni May 21 #56

I'm not even a fan of Nina Turner--her style wasn't for me--but AStern May 21 #58

This gets to the point. It's not an age thing. It's a "soul of the party" thing. meadowlander May 21 #66

When I came of political age in the 80s, I looked at the two parties... Ol Janx Spirit May 21 #41

I have some objections to this EdmondDantes_ May 21 #42

100% agree mike_c May 21 #44

Also, we need to stop having seriously ill or unhealthy incumbents/candidates selfishly run when they know they are in Celerity May 21 #46

2008 H2O Man May 21 #52

Clinton too when he ran... Self Esteem May 21 #63

Good call! H2O Man May 21 #68

My issue is that they are not in great health, but want to die in office Wanderlust988 May 21 #53

I don't disagree with that... Self Esteem May 21 #64

So what office are you running for? Or encouraging youngsters to run for? Hekate May 21 #61

Huh? Self Esteem May 21 #65

Then the youth should follow their own advice and "earn their votes." W_HAMILTON May 21 #67