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Pessimistic Antineutrino
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« on: February 18, 2016, 01:45:45 PM »

As a Gen. Z-er, I can confirm that it will be horrifying.

Could you elaborate? I have this nagging fear that the politics of Generation  Z will be defined by Tumblr-type SJWs vs increasingly openly racist Alt Right types, though the meteoric rise and popularity of Bernie Sanders with our nation's youth gives me hope that an actual Left-Wing Movement that prioritizes building a social safety net and reducing the inequality brought on by globalization may yet emerge.

As part of Gen. Z, this is pretty much what is happening. Those that aren't interested in politics generally say "I don't know/care, as long as it's not Trump". Those that are either tend to fall on either side of the spectrum that you describe, though not to the point of SJW-ism and open racism.
I'm seeing a sharp move to the left with those who take a legitimate interest in politics (like I Side With Bernie Sanders 97% types) - I would say the majority of Democrats in my school prefer Sanders, whether it's because he's anti-establishment or because they are increasingly aligning with his economic views. Of the Republicans, (including myself of course), it's a mixed bag, with some relative moderates generally in favor of Rubio or Jeb, and the more hardline conservatives going for Carson or Cruz. I have yet to meet a legitimate Trump supporter.
It's worth noting that my neighborhood is disproportionately diverse (plenty of Asian, few or no blacks and Hispanics) and went fairly Democratic in 2012 (56% Obama). More and more people of my generation are adhering to the "democratic socialist" line of thought whereas their parents would be establishment Democrats or apolitical.
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