Millennial: a person born in the 1980s 1990s usually in the United States; generation Y.
A group which is extremely important to modern-day politics. A group I love and try with great fervor to entice towards the left or center of politics. Anywhere along the political spectrum as long as they give a damn and get involved with things happening in this world. They are going to be running or ruining our great country one day. The time to give a damn is now --tomorrow is much too late in some areas. A group which often also scares me and tugs at my heart in a negative manner; they cause me great perplexity. Why? Because they are often too nonchalant with issues plaguing our country/our world. They are vast in numbers, but too often neglect their civil duties and fail to show up to vote. They might help campaign at great lengths, but when it comes time to vote...they are seldom nowhere to be found. They are set to be the most educated generation in history. But, they live in the new millennium where e-gadgets are readily available and they take them for granted. They mistakenly think that not much is expected of them so they keep their noses wrapped around technology. Seldom taking part in life; they would rather spend time texting, playing games, being part of social media. A disappointing sense of entitlement enraptures their being. You get the idea. It's all good to do those things that they do for enjoyment, but as with everything in life, do so in moderation. Hell, even I politick in moderation. Only conversing with those who are open to talking with me about it. I prefer to seek those who love politics as much as I do. Otherwise it is not as much fun. The nonchalant(s) will only capture my attention for a little while. Not so much because they might bore me, but because I certainly do not want to be the reason for turning someone sour on the idea of politics, getting involved with government issues, and for Pete's sake, I dare not sour or tire anyone away from at least voting.
A group which is extremely important to modern-day politics. A group I love and try with great fervor to entice towards the left or center of politics. Anywhere along the political spectrum as long as they give a damn and get involved with things happening in this world. They are going to be running or ruining our great country one day. The time to give a damn is now --tomorrow is much too late in some areas. A group which often also scares me and tugs at my heart in a negative manner; they cause me great perplexity. Why? Because they are often too nonchalant with issues plaguing our country/our world. They are vast in numbers, but too often neglect their civil duties and fail to show up to vote. They might help campaign at great lengths, but when it comes time to vote...they are seldom nowhere to be found. They are set to be the most educated generation in history. But, they live in the new millennium where e-gadgets are readily available and they take them for granted. They mistakenly think that not much is expected of them so they keep their noses wrapped around technology. Seldom taking part in life; they would rather spend time texting, playing games, being part of social media. A disappointing sense of entitlement enraptures their being. You get the idea. It's all good to do those things that they do for enjoyment, but as with everything in life, do so in moderation. Hell, even I politick in moderation. Only conversing with those who are open to talking with me about it. I prefer to seek those who love politics as much as I do. Otherwise it is not as much fun. The nonchalant(s) will only capture my attention for a little while. Not so much because they might bore me, but because I certainly do not want to be the reason for turning someone sour on the idea of politics, getting involved with government issues, and for Pete's sake, I dare not sour or tire anyone away from at least voting.
Like I have often voiced, politics is important to our country's well-being --in a sense. Let me explain my stance from the beginning til now while trying not to be so wordy. Since I was in my late teens, voting has always been important to me. I will admit that when I first moved to San Antonio in the late 80s, it was the GOP that first took me under their wing, per se. A scared, lonely person looking to fit somewhere. I loved politics so I looked around and voila --the GOP. The Dems were not as busy back then in trying to persuade me in their direction (blue and left). The Reps made me feel like they were so much more inclusive. WRONG! So I did my bit as an unofficial member of the "Young Republicans of America". I was a Reagan supporter...die-hard to boot. Ugh, ignorant me. But I did learn quite a lot from that entire experience. It has helped shed light on my political views of late and especially been beneficial in debating issues having been on both aisles of the political spectrum.
Shamefully I stopped being political for a while during my stint as a San Antonian. Too many things instead took priority and steered me away from doing my part, per se. I met good people, made great friends, and having a good time became part of my world. Maybe I stopped giving a damn about my civil duties while other things and people took priority in my life. Thinking back...maybe I went awol from politics and such, but being young and fancy-free...I did what made me happy. Something we all must do before the time to grow up arrives. BTW, I would NOT trade any of it for the world. The fact that I got lost and wandered away from politics for a while reminds me to be patient with our youth these days. I must remember that these so-called millennial beings were not born jaded or blissfully-ignorant about politics, government and their futures...their parents were at the helm and often to blame. Your kids after all are just little versions of you. Nothing wrong with that, but at some point teaching them things that will help make them more productive citizens is going to be more important than being able to partake in things that are simply for fun. Unless they are part of 'Geek World'. Nothing wrong with that. This person also takes pride in being part of geek world and of political science world.
Anyway, I stopped being red and right soon enough...took me years, but after the sour treatment via the GOP after I pounded the pavement for Republican candidates, I woke up. I regret to say that I was not a Clintonite during Bill's first presidential bid/victory. I was stupidly and instead helping campaign for the Independent guy (I refuse to write his name down). I was a supporter of Bill Clinton in time to help him win re-election.
I continue to be a Centrist and hope that Hillary Clinton runs for president in 2016. We are ready for that. Ready to campaign like we did for her in 2008. Ready to be "her" delegates if given the opportunity like in 2008. This time not conceding to 'the other guy'. Her votes will be 'her votes'.
I took the 'How Millennial Are You' quiz...my results as follows:
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