70% of Millennials say they are likely to vote socialist

[mack7.62]

This is what happens when you allow the left to take over the education system.

https://www.victimsofcommunism.org/2019-annual-poll

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/...vote-socialist

“The historical amnesia about the dangers of communism and socialism is on full display in this year’s report,” said Marion Smith, Executive Director of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.

“When we don’t educate our youngest generations about the historical truth of 100 million victims murdered at the hands of communist regimes over the past century, we shouldn’t be surprised at their willingness to embrace Marxist ideas. We need to redouble our efforts to educate America’s youth about the history of communist regimes and the dangers of socialism today.”

"Only 57% of Millennials, compared to 94% of the Silent Generation, think the Declaration of Independence better guarantees freedom and inequality over the Communist Manifesto."

"About one-in-four Americans (27%) across every generation see President Trump as the “biggest threat to world peace” over Kim Jong-Un (22%) and Vladimir Putin (15%)."

[flenna]

Not surprising at all. We have a hard time keeping "millenial" employees even though our pay and benefits are well above average. They all want a paycheck but don't want to show up and work for it. They either get fired for absenteeism or quit because the responsibility of actually earning a living is too much. It is easier to stay home, live In mediocrity and live off the government dole.

[Mauser KAR98K]

Does Tyranny come with free 2-day shipping?

[Wake27]

My generation's ignorance is infuriating. The remnants of the failed Soviet Union are not hard to see if you step into many parts of Europe. I literally spent the last few hours in a former KGB headquarters that has now been turned into a museum to remember the victims of their atrocities. You can still see the bullet holes in the walls of the execution chamber and remains were found as recently as October 2018.

[teufelhund1918]

My grandma grew up in and around Berlin, Germany before and during the war and was in the Soviet occupation zone after where she met my grandpa who was in the US Army. Her stories about living under fascism and communist rule were unbelievable. At times, I think about what she went through and that she lived at all through what she and her family endured. It really is mind-boggling. Back in the 90's she said that she could see the same things happening in the USA that happened in Germany when the Nazi Party was coming to power. You couldn't speak out against them because you would be retaliated against at some point. I can't imagine what she would say today if she was still alive. I agree with you Wake27, some of her stories of the SA in the streets remind me of what these Antifa jack@$$3$ are acting like. I know a few of them through other venues and can't believe how ignorant they are. AKA, the useful idiots. Very true that history forgotten will be relived.

[flenna]

My grandma grew up in and around Berlin, Germany before and during the war and was in the Soviet occupation zone after where she met my grandpa who was in the US Army. Her stories about living under fascism and communist rule were unbelievable. At times, I think about what she went through and that she lived at all through what she and her family endured. It really is mind-boggling. Back in the 90's she said that she could see the same things happening in the USA that happened in Germany when the Nazi Party was coming to power. You couldn't speak out against them because you would be retaliated against at some point. I can't imagine what she would say today if she was still alive. I agree with you Wake27, some of her stories of the SA in the streets remind me of what these Antifa jack@$$3$ are acting like. I know a few of them through other venues and can't believe how ignorant they are. AKA, the useful idiots. Very true that history forgotten will be relived.

The generation today thinks that socialism means they get a free college education, free healthcare, free I-phone and free Prius along with a job making $100k a year to strum a guitar in the local Starbucks.

[jsbhike]

What percentage of those polled even know what socialism means?

Considering the percentage of elections where the top 2 vote getters gather 90%+ of the vote while running on platforms that are much more of a socialism/fascism ideological blend than anything based off of USA founding ideologies, the finger pointing and blame can go much further back than millenials.

[TomMcC]

What percentage of those polled even know what socialism means?

Considering the percentage of elections where the top 2 vote getters gather 90%+ of the vote while running on platforms that are much more of a socialism/fascism ideological blend than anything based off of USA founding ideologies, the finger pointing and blame can go much further back than millenials.

I've talked to younger folks who didn't know the technical definition of socialism. They didn't know that in socialism the gov't owns all means of production and distribution.

I almost think what they really envision is a more over the top welfare state, but still with considerable private property rights. Do they really want EVERYONE getting a paycheck or EVERYONE renting from the gov't? If they do, I'll be glad I'm gone when it happens.

[teufelhund1918]

[QUOTE=jsbhike;2781896]What percentage of those polled even know what socialism means?


If they ever get a real job, they'll figure it out when they look at their pay stubs....

[pinzgauer]

What percentage of those polled even know what socialism means?

To them its AOC promising college debt forgiveness, free healthcare, green agenda, open borders and an end to the evil rich white guys ruining the world.

And since AOC is not running for president yet, its then Bernie or Warren as the are promising the same stuff and are apparently "woke".