Why Millennials are More Libertarian Than Socialist

[ABX]

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....They are more Fiscally Conservative than their parents
Why?
They can’t survive if they aren’t.
Millennials hold an estimated $1.1 trillion of the country’s $3.6 trillion in consumer debt, most of which is student and auto loans. They must shackle themselves with massive debt just to have the means to earn a living in an era where jobs are harder to get and overall, not only pay less, but have less buying power. Almost 40% of Millennials work more than one job to make ends meet. The result is Millennials are much more savvy consumers; they wait for the right deals and search for the lowest prices.
This makes Millennials more educated consumers as well as more conservative in their balance sheets. They are not only aware of what products a company offers, but how much they do for their communities and their sources of income. In an era where capitalism has earned a negative reputation, it is really the level of corporatism that will drive a Millennial away. The level of charitable giving by a corporation and their involvement in government bailouts and tax breaks is very important to them......

http://dupagelibertarians.org/blog/2017/12/28/why-millennials-are-more-libertarian-than-socialist/

[catfish1957]

I have a term for millenials that isn't Libertarian or Socialist.....   and I probably shouldn't say it in a famiy forum.

[roamer_1]

I have a term for millenials that isn't Libertarian or Socialist.....   and I probably shouldn't say it in a famiy forum.

There is another breed of them that I see quite often... And they are much as this article describes, though not saddled by debt and etc... They are checking out of the system, buying a few acres, going off-grid, and living within their means, raising animals, planting gardens, canning, fermenting, home-schooling, and trying to recall what their grandparents knew...

I see them often as I am kinda the main service tech for hillbillies around these parts, as I am one of them, and one of the only techs that will work on barter.

They have a rough row to hoe, not having learned along the way, and some do give up... But many do make it. And they are fine folks.

So all is not lost.

[catfish1957]

So all is not lost.

That is encouraging, because 99% of the ones I encounter have their thumbs and eyes surgically attached to their dumb devices.

[ABX]

I have a term for millenials that isn't Libertarian or Socialist.....   and I probably shouldn't say it in a famiy forum.

This isn't a family forum. This is a political forum.

[catfish1957]

This isn't a family forum. This is a political forum.

Okay...   How about a family friendly political forum.

[ABX]

That is encouraging, because 99% of the ones I encounter have their thumbs and eyes surgically attached to their dumb devices.

As opposed to their Boomer parents who can't change the clock on their coffee maker and believe everything they see on the internet?

Device addiction has a lot of problems, but it also means they are more connected to information.  They are also more apt to discern false information, unlike their parents.

[catfish1957]

As opposed to their Boomer parents who can't change the clock on their coffee maker and believe everything they see on the internet?

Device addiction has a lot of problems, but it also means they are more connected to information.  They are also more apt to discern false information, unlike their parents.

The technoogical addtion is just a side note.  Before I retired 7 years ago, I had several millenials on staff, and well.......    just let me say that the work ethic of this age group is not where it should be.  They wanted accolades, promotions, and opportunites for base work.  The concept of working above and beyond expectations was just not there.  And yes, I even caught a few sneaking a peak at their phones during the middle of their performance appraisals. Just my 2 cents.

[ABX]

The technoogical addtion is just a side note.  Before I retired 7 years ago, I had several millenials on staff, and well.......    just let me say that the work ethic of this age group is not where it should be.  They wanted accolades, promotions, and opportunites for base work.  The concept of working above and beyond expectations was just not there.  And yes, I even caught a few sneaking a peak at their phones during the middle of their performance appraisals. Just my 2 cents.

..and I know many Millennials who hold down multiple jobs and own their own businesses. They may not be buying homes, but they are starting more businesses.
http://fortune.com/2016/02/20/millennial-entrepreneurs-study/

I also work with many and it may appear that the work ethic is not as much, but it is actually different. They find ways to work more efficiently. Why do in 40 hours what you can do in 5? They are often obsessed with finding efficiencies and process improvements. They use technology to make their jobs easier. Old people who are stuck in the 'you must work 40 hours' mindset often don't understand the different mindset of judging work based on the job result, not the time spent.

[catfish1957]

..and I know many Millennials who hold down multiple jobs and own their own businesses. They may not be buying homes, but they are starting more businesses.
http://fortune.com/2016/02/20/millennial-entrepreneurs-study/

I also work with many and it may appear that the work ethic is not as much, but it is actually different. They find ways to work more efficiently. Why do in 40 hours what you can do in 5? They are often obsessed with finding efficiencies and process improvements. They use technology to make their jobs easier. Old people who are stuck in the 'you must work 40 hours' mindset often don't understand the different mindset of judging work based on the job result, not the time spent.

I fully understood, encouraged, and embraced technooigical ways of becoming more efficient.  That is not what I saw.  I appraised based on tanglible accomplishments.  That work product was just not there.  Not saying my sample size was adequate for an entire demographic, but I'll just say I wasn't impressed.

[jmyrlefuller]

Both libertarians and socialists share in unashamed depravity, though.

[roamer_1]

Both libertarians and socialists share in unashamed depravity, though.

That is not true. Goldwater libertarianism is part and parcel with Conservatism... And in the west it is strong... And most of those whom I know are as Christian as I am.

[ABX]

Both libertarians and socialists share in unashamed depravity, though.

Libertarians don't share in it, they just believe there are many things that is none of the government's business.

There is a big difference between not wanting the government involved in something and actively promoting something.

Naturally, there will be those who promote something who would be gravitated to a party or group that wants the government out of it- but that isn't the party platform.


Do you really want the government (especially the federal government) involved in much of what it is? Do you think everything you disagree with and think is 'depraved' should also be outlawed?