Today's Students
Jan 22, 2017 23:10:59 #
Since the schools no longer teach government to our kids I guess it's up to the parents (if they can) or grandparents to explain how the world works successfully, and how to keep the country going. This story makes me ill.................and sad for my country.
*From an Oregon Resident:*
While I was getting a coffee, I overheard 7 young people (22-26 years old, 5 males, 2 female) who have been protesting in downtown Portland the last two nights.
I told them I was doing research and asked nicely if they would answer some questions. They were cool with it, so I sat down and went for it.
Ø Three voted. Of the four who didn't, none was registered to vote.
Ø None of them researched independently either candidate.
Ø All were for Hillary but preferred Bernie.
Ø Why the Democratic Candidate?
· "More things are taken care of."
· "Time to have a woman President."
· "Democrats aren't sexist or racist."
Ø Six of them live at home.
Ø All are under their parents insurance.
Ø Two have "real" jobs.
Ø Three aren't working, nor are they trying hard to find a job either.
Ø Parents pay for everything in their life or subsidize it.
Ø Six get money from mom or dad every month.
Ø Two have been on unemployment for 6+ months.
Ø One is at Portland State U, doesn't work, and parents pay for everything.
Ø All 7 said Trump is a racist/sexist. I asked to cite proof ... "That tape, man!"
Ø When I asked, as a man myself, “Have you ever said anything like that when you've been hanging out with your buddies? All five males said "Yes."
Ø Would you say it if you knew you were on tape? All five answered "No."
Ø What's the difference? I asked. “You've all said bad stuff like that. Does that mean you hate women and are a sexual predator?" Nothing. No answer.
Ø None could tell me how our government works ... they didn't know how laws are passed, how the House of Representatives or the Senate work.
Ø None could explain how a bill is passed.
Ø Only one could tell me the difference between legal and illegal immigration. One of them said, "Legal immigration is when you immigrate legally." Seriously.
Ø None could explain the purpose of the Electoral College or how it works.
*In 10 minutes they felt they had explained everything. Nice kids ... but so ignorant. I know some awesome, phenomenal young adults; but I'm afraid the majority are like these seven. Too many participation trophies, too much coddling by parents and teachers.*
*In 1944 18 year-olds stormed the beach at Normandy into almost certain death.*
*In 2016 18-year-olds feel unsafe because words hurt their feelings.*
*This country is in deep do-do!*
*From an Oregon Resident:*
While I was getting a coffee, I overheard 7 young people (22-26 years old, 5 males, 2 female) who have been protesting in downtown Portland the last two nights.
I told them I was doing research and asked nicely if they would answer some questions. They were cool with it, so I sat down and went for it.
Ø Three voted. Of the four who didn't, none was registered to vote.
Ø None of them researched independently either candidate.
Ø All were for Hillary but preferred Bernie.
Ø Why the Democratic Candidate?
· "More things are taken care of."
· "Time to have a woman President."
· "Democrats aren't sexist or racist."
Ø Six of them live at home.
Ø All are under their parents insurance.
Ø Two have "real" jobs.
Ø Three aren't working, nor are they trying hard to find a job either.
Ø Parents pay for everything in their life or subsidize it.
Ø Six get money from mom or dad every month.
Ø Two have been on unemployment for 6+ months.
Ø One is at Portland State U, doesn't work, and parents pay for everything.
Ø All 7 said Trump is a racist/sexist. I asked to cite proof ... "That tape, man!"
Ø When I asked, as a man myself, “Have you ever said anything like that when you've been hanging out with your buddies? All five males said "Yes."
Ø Would you say it if you knew you were on tape? All five answered "No."
Ø What's the difference? I asked. “You've all said bad stuff like that. Does that mean you hate women and are a sexual predator?" Nothing. No answer.
Ø None could tell me how our government works ... they didn't know how laws are passed, how the House of Representatives or the Senate work.
Ø None could explain how a bill is passed.
Ø Only one could tell me the difference between legal and illegal immigration. One of them said, "Legal immigration is when you immigrate legally." Seriously.
Ø None could explain the purpose of the Electoral College or how it works.
*In 10 minutes they felt they had explained everything. Nice kids ... but so ignorant. I know some awesome, phenomenal young adults; but I'm afraid the majority are like these seven. Too many participation trophies, too much coddling by parents and teachers.*
*In 1944 18 year-olds stormed the beach at Normandy into almost certain death.*
*In 2016 18-year-olds feel unsafe because words hurt their feelings.*
*This country is in deep do-do!*
Jan 23, 2017 00:27:29 #
4uiprnt wrote:
Since the schools no longer teach government to ou... (show quote)
I wish I had a good reason to not believe this!
Jan 23, 2017 00:33:01 #
Jan 23, 2017 06:14:39 #
7 students talking about the protest marches they'd been on, is not a representative sample of "Today's Students".
Jan 23, 2017 09:23:22 #
We had a protest at Diablo Nuclear Power Plant which was built on a fault-line... blah blah blah. Some of the students skipped classes as got arrested and dragged away... I had classes and didn't show up until the weekend.
The people that got arrested, I think for the most part either didn't realize what bullshit it is getting arrested or were looking for some way to get out of a miserable quarter.... they weren't the brightest stars in the sky.
The people that got arrested, I think for the most part either didn't realize what bullshit it is getting arrested or were looking for some way to get out of a miserable quarter.... they weren't the brightest stars in the sky.
Jan 23, 2017 11:18:44 #
Wellhiem wrote:
7 students talking about the protest marches they'd been on, is not a representative sample of "Today's Students".
Like all polls, the sample is but one slice. These questions need to be posed to other 'slices' of young people. But the implications of this one is serious as it hints at a general ignorance of our governance.
Jan 23, 2017 18:39:26 #
John_F wrote:
Like all polls, the sample is but one slice. These questions need to be posed to other 'slices' of young people. But the implications of this one is serious as it hints at a general ignorance of our governance.
Best thing I've ever seen you post, John! Nice!
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