Sonny Clark
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It's been my observation over the past ten years or so, that we have a generation gap when it comes to politics, and government in general. Most citizens younger than 45 see our government and politics entirely different than those 45 and older. The younger generation usually sees our government and politics based on their view and understanding beginning with the Bush I presidency, and those older seem to view and understand our government and politics based on America post WWII. Rarely do I see the younger generation considering the roots of our present day problems as originating post WW II.
For example, I rarely hear mention of the Viet Nam war when the ills of senseless wars are discussed by the younger generation. Another example would be the loss of many industries that's at the root of our present day jobs market woes, as well as wage dissatisfaction. The younger generation doesn't seem to see anything prior to the early 90's, thus the reason for their misplaced blame and criticism of our most recent administrations in Washington.
My question is, "what effect does the generation gap play in elections"?
For example, I rarely hear mention of the Viet Nam war when the ills of senseless wars are discussed by the younger generation. Another example would be the loss of many industries that's at the root of our present day jobs market woes, as well as wage dissatisfaction. The younger generation doesn't seem to see anything prior to the early 90's, thus the reason for their misplaced blame and criticism of our most recent administrations in Washington.
My question is, "what effect does the generation gap play in elections"?