Generation Z - The Rise of a Libertarian Generation?

Tide1986 · Jul 3, 2017

http://nypost.com/2017/07/01/why-the-next-generation-after-millennials-will-vote-republican/

Born between 1996 and 2010, they are very similar to their Gen X parents, that small, pragmatic generation that fell between the larger baby boomer and millennial generations.

“Gen Z actually like and trust their parents, who have been transparent with them, much more than any generation before,” said Jeff Brauer, a political science professor at Keystone College in suburban Scranton, Pa., who has produced one of the first comprehensive studies on the next generation.

Generation Z is also more religious than preceding generations — attending organized weekly church services at about twice the rate of millennials, Generation Xers and baby boomers.

They are interested in issues that involve themselves but that also impact the broader community — education, employment, security and the environment all concern them.

“Politically, Generation Z is liberal-moderate with social issues, like support for marriage equality and civil rights, and moderate-conservative with fiscal and security issues,” said Brauer.

rolltide_21 · Jul 3, 2017

2010? Didn't know my seven year old was socially liberal but fiscally conservative [emoji6].

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Bodhisattva · Jul 3, 2017

We can only hope!

Tide1986 · Jul 3, 2017

rolltide_21 said:
2010? Didn't know my seven year old was socially liberal but fiscally conservative [emoji6].

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Mine appear to be socially conservative at the moment. Go figure.

uafanataum · Jul 3, 2017

As long as they are not like my generation.

Tide1986 · Jul 3, 2017

uafanataum said:
As long as they are not like my generation.

I'm technically Gen X. I don't mind if they exhibit many of the characteristics of my generation.

AlexanderFan · Jul 3, 2017

http://www.sammichespsychmeds.com/micro-generation-born-between-1977-1983-are-given-new-name/

Add to the generation discussion. I'm all for any generation that has a little common sense.

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pcfixup · Jul 3, 2017

Tide1986 said:
Mine appear to be socially conservative at the moment. Go figure.

I think that is the dominant trend. They are not only economically conservative but socially as well. This is the first generation to have been completely home and private schooled.

Tide1986 · Jul 3, 2017

pcfixup said:
I think that is the dominant trend. They are not only economically conservative but socially as well. This is the first generation to have been completely home and private schooled.

Well, my kids are in public school, but I live in one of the Top 5 most conservative counties in the country.

seebell · Jul 3, 2017

Tide1986 said:
Well, my kids are in public school, but they have one of the most conservative Daddies in human history.

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crimsonaudio · Jul 3, 2017

liberal-moderate with social issues, like support for marriage equality and civil rights, and moderate-conservative with fiscal and security issues

Sounds like people who love freedom.

Bodhisattva · Jul 3, 2017

crimsonaudio said:
Sounds like people who love freedom.

Yep. Libertarianism is the philosophy of "leave me alone." Stay out of my bedroom; stay out of my pocketbook. There'd be so much more prosperity and freedom if this were the standard.

Tidewater · Jul 3, 2017

Bodhisattva said:
Yep. Libertarianism is the philosophy of "leave me alone." Stay out of my bedroom; stay out of my pocketbook. There'd be so much more prosperity and freedom if this were the standard.

But, but... There are people out there who are wrong and must be fixed!

mikes12 · Jul 3, 2017

Tidewater said:
But, but... There are racists out there who are wrong and must be fixed!

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BamaFlum · Jul 4, 2017

The older I get the more libertarian I lean. Don't know if that is experience or becoming a crotchety old man who thinks just leave me alone!

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CajunCrimson · Jul 4, 2017

It sort of diffuses a movement, when the generation coming up says....."yes, you were treated wrong. Let us help you". And not...."yes, you were treated wrong, now here's some cash, now shut up"....

CajunCrimson · Jul 4, 2017

Tide1986 said:
http://nypost.com/2017/07/01/why-the-next-generation-after-millennials-will-vote-republican/

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The first generation not to remember 9-11. They relate more to Katniss than any TV character. Their biggest stars are YouTube stars. They don't care what Tom Hanks or Trump or The Rock thinks. They don't plan on living in Mommy's basement. They are minimalists who don't believe in spending $80 on jeans when they can buy them at Goodwill for $5

GrayTide · Jul 4, 2017

I am like most baby boomers, I went to college (mainly because I thought you had to or was told that I had to). I served in the Navy during the Vietnam Era (felt I had to and saw it as my obligation). Spent 40 years in management where I was fiscally conservative and socially conservative because it was the image of management I thought was proper and would get me ahead in my profession. As I got older and approached retirement I started thinking for myself more and realized I had followed the crowd, so to speak, and realized I had not changed but the establishment I followed had changed. While I am still mostly fiscally conservative; socially I am much more liberal than I have ever been. I am probably more Libertarian leaning now, certainly not Dem or Repub. I hope America has better choices for POTUS in 2020 than we had last year.

CajunCrimson · Jul 4, 2017

GrayTide said:
I am like most baby boomers, I went to college (mainly because I thought you had to or was told that I had to). I served in the Navy during the Vietnam Era (felt I had to and saw it as my obligation). Spent 40 years in management where I was fiscally conservative and socially conservative because it was the image of management I thought was proper and would get me ahead in my profession. As I got older and approached retirement I started thinking for myself more and realized I had followed the crowd, so to speak, and realized I had not changed but the establishment I followed had changed. While I am still mostly fiscally conservative; socially I am much more liberal than I have ever been. I am probably more Libertarian leaning now, certainly not Dem or Repub. I hope America has better choices for POTUS in 2020 than we had last year.

If it helps, you sound like most boomers....that weren't on TV

pcfixup · Jul 4, 2017

I wonder if this generation is more tribal and balkanized than recent past gens ...

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