Summary

Gen Z’s reputation as a reliably progressive generation has been challenged by recent U.S. election results, showing a noticeable shift toward conservative voting, particularly among young men.

Many young people struggle with financial security, psychological safety, and optimism about the future. Trump tapped into their anxieties of a frightening world that’s worsening.

Issues like inflation, financial stability, and safety now rank higher than traditional progressive causes for many young people.

Additionally, conservative influences from figures like Joe Rogan and family ties to Gen X parents may have nudged Gen Z rightward, reflecting their complex and evolving priorities.

  • mhague@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    Well nobody could be different from us. Nobody could be wired differently. If they vote for Nazi policy then they must be confused and in need of correcting. It’s impossible for bad people to exist, they’re all just sheep that need shepherding.

    Maybe if everything is fixed and the world is perfect and our country is perfect it will fix things? Maybe the Nazis go away?

    Anything to avoid facing reality and getting our hands dirty removing Nazis from our country.