Class and family in the US and A.

[meus_ovatio]

I've been musing about something. Beware, for I have mused and you are now subject to its consequences! Something came up with got me thinking about family and how class continuity can effect politics. For instance, anecdote-wise, about 3/4ths of those I know are worse off than their parents than their parents were at their age. The rest are either

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[enders_shadow]

oooooh, cause the GA is all they are about.
it's not like other events are happening around the country
it's all about your local GA

not to mention: weather is a factor.

Wanna bet how big OWS will get in the spring?

[enders_shadow]

So?
You also anticipated Rick Perry becoming the GOP nominee.

You don't have a track record that inspires trust.

[enders_shadow]

Would you like to wager that before June 1 2012, there is an OWS gathering of 5000+ people?

Oxfam could use another $20 from you.

[enders_shadow]

and 10K is a tiny gathering, amirite?

[enders_shadow]

That's nice dear.

[enders_shadow]

There aren't words adequate enough to describe how very, very wrong you are

[enders_shadow]

Uhm, since when have young people ever been involved in politics?
Of course they aren't following OWS closely, they don't follow ANYTHING closely if it's political.

Wanna show me some stats about how many 18-29 y/o's voted in 2011?

[enders_shadow]

Dude, when I go down to Zuccotti park, it's easily 25-50% middle aged to old folks.

It's got appeal to old and young alike. The youth are more revolutionary, perhaps, but the young and old alike agree that the 1% are getting away with highway robbery while the 99% are left to fight over scraps.