An Oligarchy of Old People(www.theatlantic.com)
10 pointsby paulpauper2 hours ago3 comments
  • josefritzisherean hour ago
    This is a rising threat to American Democracy.
  • jmclnx2 hours ago
    If young people actual voted all the time and understand it will take at least 4 - 8 years for the changes to occur, then things would be different.

    But the young do not vote and when they do, they expect instant changes. That is not how society works. Instant changes, good or bad, only happen under a dictator who has no problem disobeying the laws.

    • atmavataran hour ago
      > Instant changes, good or bad, only happen under a dictator who has no problem disobeying the laws.

      I would take it one step further and say that instant changes are universally bad. Good ideas take time to plan and implement, and often times, the best ideas won't show off their true worth inside a single political term.

    • malfistan hour ago
      Young people might find it easier to vote if they were retired and didn't have to work on election day.

      > they expect instant changes

      Everyone does.