tallguy23
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« on: March 28, 2012, 08:00:40 PM » |
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G.I: Strongly in favor of big government. They saw the New Deal happen and helped bring about the rise of America as a superpower. Sacrifice for the greater good is a big part of who they were.
Defining figure: FDR
Silent: A swing group. More conservative than the G.I. generation but they had it good overall. They were able to experience the pos-WWII economy and were too young to fight during the war. I'd say they're pretty Republican right now but still love they're Medicare and Social Security.
Defining figure: Eisenhower I guess
Boomers: Incredibly polarized. Economically conservative but socially moderate, although you have extremes on both sides. Basically believe that it's important to win at any cost instead of doing the right thing. Overall, a very spoiled generation (you can tell I'm not a fan.)
Defining figure: JFK
Gen X: A bit cynical and very independent. Economically conservative but socially moderate/liberal. Don't view government as a good thing in general (be it economics or social issues). Much more open to culturally diversity and gay rights.
Defining figure: Reagan
Millenials: Optimistic and fairly pro-government group. Very liberal on social issues such as gay marriage and drug legalization. Don't like mixing religion and politics. VERY open and used to a multicultural America. Conservatives in this group tend to be libertarians, hence the support for Ron Paul.
Defining figure: As of now, Obama
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