[Politics_Observer]

CNN did a few interviews of why young people and adults these days are in favor of socialism. I am personally not a socialist though I believe in a middle ground and a happy medium. For example, I am a supporter of strong unions and strong union laws. However, I am not so sure I am quite as left as some of those being interviewed below. You sort of see two extremes developing in American politics. However, the fact that America has allowed the wealthy to engage in economic gluttony helps explain why socialism has become more popular with younger people.

The older Boomers have enjoyed prosperity that was left to them by the World War II generation whereas younger people were never the recipients of any of the post World War II economic boom. It's not hard to see why this would be the reaction to extreme economic gluttony of the rich. Plus the future and prosperity of young people was neglected and forgotten.

So, this is the logical end result. I believe that the middle ground is where we need to be though rather than on either of the extremes in politics. I am a supporter of Pete Buttigieg and believe he is the most qualified to lead our country. However, there is no guarantee he will be the Democratic nominee.

You can kinda see little younger Che Guevaras with some of those being interviewed:

[Patrickov]

The West turns left while the East turns right.

IMHO both movements indicate the establishment of the past 10 years have been going too far.

[Donna]

The West turns left while the East turns right.

IMHO both movements indicate the establishment of the past 10 years have been going too far.

I'd say there's about forty years to a half century worth of chickens coming home to roost. For those of us on the left, we've been waiting for this moment since the Hard Hat Riot in 1970.

[Skynet]

This is not Socialism it is Social-Democracy.
In Western Europe this is reality

[late]

I'd say there's about forty years to a half century worth of chickens coming home to roost. For those of us on the left, we've been waiting for this moment since the Hard Hat Riot in 1970.

Chicago '68 for me.

[Julian658]

CNN did a few interviews of why young people and adults these days are in favor of socialism. I am personally not a socialist though I believe in a middle ground and a happy medium. For example, I am a supporter of strong unions and strong union laws. However, I am not so sure I am quite as left as some of those being interviewed below. You sort of see two extremes developing in American politics. However, the fact that America has allowed the wealthy to engage in economic gluttony helps explain why socialism has become more popular with younger people.

The older Boomers have enjoyed prosperity that was left to them by the World War II generation whereas younger people were never the recipients of any of the post World War II economic boom. It's not hard to see why this would be the reaction to extreme economic gluttony of the rich. Plus the future and prosperity of young people was neglected and forgotten.

So, this is the logical end result. I believe that the middle ground is where we need to be though rather than on either of the extremes in politics. I am a supporter of Pete Buttigieg and believe he is the most qualified to lead our country. However, there is no guarantee he will be the Democratic nominee.

You can kinda see little younger Che Guevaras with some of those being interviewed:

The theme of socialism is always attractive and compelling. Furthermore, Marx was correct in his analysis of capitalism. So you can expect socialists in every generation. Capitalism does not change the hierarchy among humans whereas socialism preaches equality. This message is intoxicating for many.

Socialism works well where there is kinship. It is easy to be a socialist with your own children, brothers, sisters, parents, and even cousins. Socialism may also work well in small tribes with a strong sense of unity and similar cultural values. Once the group gets larger socialism stops working.

Lastly socialism tries to fix something that cannot be fixed. There is no such thing as equality. Nevertheless, if I was poor and in the gutter I would certainly be a socialist. What to I have to lose? The young generations simply want CASH and they think socialism will improve their standard of living.