AgWeb - Your Spot for Futures Trading, Commodities Info, Successful Farming Tips, Ag News & More

Saturday, July 28, 2007

But will they vote?...

An interesting poll conducted on young people (18-29) and some stark results.

The problems with the Republican brand among young people run deeper than Bush.
Young people are often cynical about politics, but believe in government. By a 68 – 28 percent
margin, voters would rather have a bigger government providing more services over a smaller
government providing fewer services. Even Republican young people prefer a larger, more
generous government (57 – 40 percent for bigger government with more services).
Young people adopt views diametrically opposed from the Republican Party on issues
as diverse as the war, global warming, gay marriage and, to some extent, illegal immigration as well. In fact, there is not a single issue in this survey where younger voters line up with the
Republican Party. [More]

Perhaps those of us who believe in smaller government are the dinosaurs of our time.

[via Daily Dish]

Labels: culture, politics

¶ 6:01 PM

Comments:

John,

I wonder if some of this bias comes from the fact we have not had an effective voice for smaller government since the 70's & 80's when we had Reagan or Milton Friedman's "Freedom to Choose." Also, we are thirty years removed from the excesses of liberalism. It is hard for today's young adults to understand how bad it can be when looking back at this era, just like it is hard for us to understand how bad it was in the Great Depression or to be in Europe in WWII.

# posted by Anonymous : 12:50 PM

Anon:

Reagan's contribution to smaller government is debatable, but still a far cry from GWB. Still when I look at Europe, I see us (US) in a few decades.

The attitudes of those who follow seem to support this future.

Thanks for reading.

# posted by John Phipps : 7:12 PM

I continue to remend folks that for government to give you anything, it has to take it by force from someone else first. If we remembered that I would hope it would limit our expectations of government. But, I am probably one of your dinosaurs.

# posted by From Virginia : 5:51 AM

John's World Saturday, July 28, 2007 But will they vote?... An interesting poll conducted on young people (18-29) and some stark results. The problems with the Republican brand among young people run deeper than Bush. Young people are often cynical about politics, but believe in government. By a 68 – 28 percent margin, voters would rather have a bigger government providing more services over a smaller government providing fewer services. Even Republican young people prefer a larger, more generous government (57 – 40 percent for bigger government with more services). Young people adopt views diametrically opposed from the Republican Party on issues as diverse as the war, global warming, gay marriage and, to some extent, illegal immigration as well. In fact, there is not a single issue in this survey where younger voters line up with the Republican Party. [More] Perhaps those of us who believe in smaller government are the dinosaurs of our time. [via Daily Dish] Labels: culture, politics ¶ 6:01 PM Comments: John, I wonder if some of this bias comes from the fact we have not had an effective voice for smaller government since the 70's & 80's when we had Reagan or Milton Friedman's "Freedom to Choose." Also, we are thirty years removed from the excesses of liberalism. It is hard for today's young adults to understand how bad it can be when looking back at this era, just like it is hard for us to understand how bad it was in the Great Depression or to be in Europe in WWII. # posted by Anonymous : 12:50 PM Anon: Reagan's contribution to smaller government is debatable, but still a far cry from GWB. Still when I look at Europe, I see us (US) in a few decades. The attitudes of those who follow seem to support this future. Thanks for reading. # posted by John Phipps : 7:12 PM I continue to remend folks that for government to give you anything, it has to take it by force from someone else first. If we remembered that I would hope it would limit our expectations of government. But, I am probably one of your dinosaurs. # posted by From Virginia : 5:51 AM Post a Comment << Home US Farm Report host John Phipps surfs the Web so you don't have to... About Me Name: John Phipps Location: Chrisman, Illinois, United States Jan and I farm 1700 acres near Chrisman, IL. I have also written humor and commentary for Farm Journal and Top Producer for 13 years. Please visit my website (www.johnwphipps.com) to learn about my speaking services for your group's next meeting. View my complete profile ARCHIVES April 2006 / May 2006 / June 2006 / July 2006 / August 2006 / September 2006 / October 2006 / November 2006 / December 2006 / January 2007 / February 2007 / March 2007 / April 2007 / May 2007 / June 2007 / July 2007 / advertisement MORE FROM JOHN On the Coffee Table What's for Dinner
Farm Journal • Top Producer • Beef Today • Dairy Today • AgDay U.S. Farm Report • Pro Farmer • Pro Farmer Members AgWeb Professional - Subscription Information • Add AgWeb.com to your Favorites FAQ • Contact Us • Privacy Policy • Advertise on AgWeb.com Quotes by eSignal • Quotes delayed at least 10 min © Copyright 2006 AgWeb.com a division of Farm Journal, Inc.
Home \| Agriculture News \| Weather \| Money & Markets \| Ag Discussions \| Site Map

About Me