Monday, November 3, 2014

About Half of American Millennials View Socialism Favorably, Compared with 13% of Americans Age 65 and Older

The US government influenced education system is making its mark.

Young Americans ages 18-29 have a positive view of socialism and a negative view of capitalism, according to a 2011 Pew Research poll. About half of American millennials view socialism favorably, compared with 13% of Americans age 65 and older, reports WSJ.

-RW

4 comments:

  1. So what's with Libertarian Inc's assertion that Millennials will save the Republic?

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  2. Its no wonder. They think the system we have now is capitalism. Sometimes I lose all hope. We'll never overcome the public school system. I guess we're doomed to a socialist fate. Once that fails the remnant (as Rothbard calls them) will have to pick it up. But is going to be a long, slow gradual decline. I wont see the rebirth of freedom in my lifetime. Not a pessimist, just realistic.

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  3. And the real bummer?... socialism for me and you! Not the elite!!

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  4. The survey also states: "White and non-white Millennials have different views on the role of government as well. On balance, white Millennials say they would prefer a smaller government that provides fewer services (52%), rather than a bigger government that provides more services (39%). Non-white Millennials lean heavily toward a bigger government: 71% say they would prefer a bigger government that provides more services, while only 21% say they would prefer a smaller government. The racial gaps are about as wide among Gen Xers and Boomers." Non-whites appear to be more susceptible to the educational industrial complex propaganda and they are a growing percentage of the population. In a society that accepts democracy as a legitimate activity this is a recipe for continued looting by vote. Stop enabling this activity stop supporting the political system. The first step is to stop voting.

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