Is America's Youth turning conservative?
360048
Nevermind what the moron said here prior. Yes, the country thankfully is slowly becoming more conservative. And the liberals hate it! They can't stand that their "ideas" never really worked and are fading faster by the day. And today's youth sees that. They're not as confused as the liberal media tries to portray them. \n\nFunny how it works: When the liberally biased media needs kids to say something that suits their lies, then they focus on the youth. But as soon as the youth speak out for god, country and true patriotism, then you can't find a camera in sight. \n\nKids are not as stupid as some people make them out to be and they see the lies and hatred liberals spread around like peanut butter. And they are putting two and two together and realize that these extreme kooks on the left are not the way to go. \n\nThey see a president that is calm, resolute and does not respond to the vitriolic attemps made by the left hate america first crowd. They can spew whatever lies and hatred they want, but as usual it is falling on deaf ears. \n\nWant proof liberals? You sickos call our president similar to hitler? if you bastards had any shame whatsoever, you'd stop what you're doing right now. I couldn't stand not so slick lying, cheating and strealing willie when he was renting my country out like a cheap suit, but I nor my republican brethren would ever stoop so low to compare him to hitler. \n\nThat's one of the many differences between us conservatives and you liberals. We know where the line is and you will say and do anything do get what you want. And the kids see that and are tuning you out. \n\nLiberals are also fuming because they know they are becoming extinct, and taking their fossill hippie counterparts down with them! Good riddance liberalism!\n\nPeace through patriotism. No victory, no peace!
791816
I agree with your logic, it's really all emotional behavior learned at an early age passed down from your parents, I believe. I vote on the issues at hand, and right now Bush and co are a bad thing for America.
343764
It's true that when you're young you believe a lot of what your parents say. But, as you grow older, your feelings change as you get more responsibilities. I read over a few answers on your last question, and I don't mean responsibilites such as taxes or whatever. I'm 17 and I believe myself to be a liberal democrat. Both of my parents are usually democrat, but they don't discuss politics a lot, if at all. I've gotten my ideas from talking with friends and listening to the news. I'm nobody's clone and I'm sure you're not either.
717452
"Children nowadays are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food and tyrannise their teachers." - Socrates\n\nI do agree though, reading what used to be "popular magazines" in the 1770's, and knowing that it was the youth of the day that took an active interest in this, it is really sad that many can't even piece together a coherent sentence.  Media and news are now delivered in 30 second bites in such a revolving pace that it has no depth.  People in general have gotten used to this, and are taking everything at face value without a modicum of thought and not considering the source.  Truth is no longer based on fact, and illiteracy is rampant.\n\nI love asking anyone that is "liberal bashing" to define a liberal...normally they can't.  Self-proclaimed conservatives also cannot rattle off any of the basic tenets of conservatism (hint, it has nothing to do with religion).  "Pro-lifers" somehow think there are exceptions to the rules, not realizing that by believing in exceptions they are "pro-choice".  Right-wing Christians that believe we are a country founded on religion and we need to get back there don't recall history class...there was a time for this was the case in European history known affectionately as "The Dark Ages".\n\nI agree totally, the masses have lost their ability to think lately and it's starting to grate on my nerves.  As a libertarian/democrat, I really believe that the only way we will have a great country is if people become informed and able to think critically, logically AND emotionally mature.  The simple fact that some people STILL think Colbert was simply a "not so funny conservative" speaks volumes.
47204
its hard to say,  currently i am taking a journalism class in high school and if we put our opinion in any of the things we write its an automatic F.  But now we are finally beginning to make our own column which lets us speak of our opinions.  So it really just depends on where you're finding your information based on what newspaper you read, or what ever news program you watch some are conservative and some are liberal
618412
Statistically, conservatives are much more likely to have received higher education and are more likely to have graduated college.  Based on this, it is likely that conservatives generally have more developed math skills.
272503
yes, i agree with you times are definatly changing with the what they see on TV to what they see, hear about, and maybe even do in school...not to mention the responsibilty's that this time and age entale it could be that they are taking care of themselves and/or siblings or the very "grown-up" situations that they have to face everyday also good parenting of i guess our times could be a source for change not wanting their kids to grow up like they did, and alot of teens are taking a stand on what they believe whether it's moral or religious and such i guess the list could go on and on but don't get me wrong there are still alot of kids/teens that still act their age or less lol but the good in alot of ways out ways the bad
713607
I'm conservative.  I had an ecclectic educational mix of private and public schooling, followed by private and State college.  \n\nI observed that liberalism wasn't economically feasible, and didn't factor in human nature.  I studied world history and thought our form of government was the best.\n\nSomething made us different from every other nation, and I thought it was worth trying to preserve.
219883
Look at the words Liberal and Conservative ... and their roots.\n\nAt 22, the idea of conserving seems crazy. The idea of freedom and liberartion to someone young and full of ideas seems the way to go. I consider myself to be moderate. I see the advantage to both ideals and the idea of oppostion. \n\nIt's great to have ideas on how we should proceed. Just remember that the opposite side of the aisle has their ideas too and that you need not disgrace the other side. Both sides have merit.
991492
Not really either;\n\nHe's enlarged the government = Democrat\nHe's increased the scope of government control = Democrat\nHe's pretty much for an open border = Liberal\nHe's against stem cell research = conservative (not republican)\nHe's America first on world affairs = conservative\n\nGuess the dudes all over the board.
984399
I would say both. The American values are  being lost based upon apathy of the American public who are more concerned about the high definition TV than they are about world conditions. There is less religion in the home, less manners being taught, less parent involvement with their children, less self discipline. There is more of self serving gratification, have to have more bling bling and toys to play with. Less caring for fellow man and your neighbor. What is rightfully termed as the "Me Generation". Little accomplishments, less education and poor production within the work place. \nDon't get angry I am pointing out a analysis that was done some years ago called Work Force 2000. It pretty much summed up these trends and they do seem to be taking place. \nAs far as personal freedoms go that is based upon the current administration and the security scare tactics which has put into place the patriot act to control the masses. I might add that few  people got upset over their rights being diminished. Per Ben Franklin "The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either".
846769
I grew up in the 50's and I assure you wholeheartedly that you're completely correct.\n\nOne thing that always saddens me is that today is that kids don't have the great TV shows that we grew up with.\n\nAnd don't listen to these liberals that say "it was only "Hollywood's portrayal," ect. I lived it and most of them haven't. Most of them want a liberal America to replace the great values that we once had.
1101737
Kids who grow up in homes where their parents are Republican tend to register and vote Republican. Kids who grow up where their parents are Democrats tend to be Democrats. \n\nTalk to your parents. Ask them. \n\nGiven that, check out the websites of the two political parties. \n\nLiberal and conservative don't have anything to do with Democrat and Republican. There are liberal Republicans and there are conservative Democrats, so liberal and conservative doesn't have anything to do with party affiliation.\n\nLiberals believe that government which governs least, governs best. They tend to spend a lot of energy on social and domestic issues, rather than international ones. Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty and his signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are two examples. Jimmy Carter campaigned for human rights as a basic American social policy and was instrumental in getting human rights policy to be a standard for international and domestic  social policy. He also gave asylum to a lot of Soviet Union refusniks like Alexander Solzhenytsin and Natan Saransky. Bill Clinton reformed a rotten and corrupt public welfare system. He also balanced the U.S. budget and created a trillion dollar surplus which President Bush blew in his first two years in office. \n\nNot all Democrats are good. Not all Democrats are evil. Not all Democrats are liberal. Not all Democrats are conservative. Not all Republicans are good. Not all Republicans are evil. Not all Republicans are liberal. Not all Republicans are conservative. Don't let a lot of kids your age tell you that all of one group are alike and all of another group are different.\n\nThere is a liberal Republican lady in our state who was a state representative. She used to say, of the 90 member legislature in our state that there were 90 political parties in our state. 60 in the House and 30 in the Senate. \n\nHow right liberal Republicans are sometimes.
1074465
the total sum of U.S politics is indefinable with a single word, the U.S contains a diversity of opinion from communist parties to fascist parties. However if you want to generalize; well just look at the government they elected, neo-realist / neo-conservative politicians, the same creed that have always maintained a vice like grip on the central executive. You also have to look at the party system, there is only one party in America, the corporate nexus party, the republicans and democrats just have different business interests. There is also the factor of religion, we are talking about a nation of self hating puritans - extremely conservative, racist, armed to the teeth and afraid of anything new or different. I suppose if you were to compare America with other liberal democracies in Europe, it;s clearly the most conservative. I am personally disgusted by the patriotic sensationalism bound to American culture, it's not their fault but it's still pretty repugnant, Americans are generally raised as flag waving, god fearing, isolated, and extremely ignorant young people, and this simply has to change if the world is to stand a chance, it's the most important country in world politics - they need to start getting things right.
400330
As a former educator with 40 years of experience as a teacher and high school principal, my guess is that most teachers are graduates of colleges and universities that are the hot beds of liberalism. Be bolstered, however, by the possibility that many more conservatives are entering the profession. At least that was the trend when I retired five years ago. Some see the flaws of the liberal bible.
845653
America has lost its way. Ultra right wing anti liberal views anger your friends. Minimum wage and food, shelter, clothing and medical care are "christian values". I'm Canadian and we are as close to friends as you have in the world and we can see how ridiculously right wing America has become. Shame.
523241
I wouldn't call myself a "conservative" but I am a moderate Republican.  I think I changed my ways around the age of 22 or so.  I would run around talking about how cool Clinton was and how great it was that he could really "relate" to young people, and that he played the sax, etc.  Remember how well he did with the 18-24 group??  Well now I know exactly how he "related" to people my age!  hee.  After college, I realized there was more to life than what I was hearing.  I realized that I needed to work hard for a paycheck and that it was driving me crazy to think of people my age, not working as hard as me, taking MY tax money!  It infuriated me.  And what was worse was that the Gov. of my state and the Pres. were both Dems. and I kept hearing about RAISING taxes to help the needy and the poor, and I couldn't stop thinking about how much that sucked.  \n(And before any holier than though liberals tell me I must have been lucky and had a good job - I had to put off graduating to take care of my sick mother, and worked retail for 60-70 hours a week just to pay my rent and car payment.) and they wanted to raise MY taxes.  So that was the beginning of my transformation!  It's spiraled since then and now it's full blown!  :)