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A Bastard from a Basket

  

Category:  Op/Ed

By:  vic-eldred  •  last year  •  27 comments

A Bastard from a Basket
Shortly before he murders Eli Sunday in his basement bowling alley, Daniel Plainview gets a visit from his son, H.W., who wants to end their partnership so he can start his own company. Daniel blusters at this idea, berates H.W. for it, and goes on to tell him that he's not even really his son. H.W., in response, says he's glad they're not blood relatives and walks out on his father.

Link to Quote: https://www.looper.com/208226/the-ending-of-there-will-be-blood-explained/


We are now gaining some insight from the autopsy of the unusual midterm elections. It should come as no surprise that many of those voting were immune from Biden's radical policies which shook the nation for 2 years. The answer has begun to flow from many quarters now and it seems that generation Z has had a major impact in most likely the last few elections. You'll pardon me for the title I used, but I think that Daniel Plainview has accurately provided me with the proper name for the young mobilized morons who have turned their backs on their own people for the poison that polluted their impressionable young minds.


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Here is a bit of inquiry from Rutgers:

What role do you think Gen Z voters played in the midterm election results?

Generation Z was definitely a factor in the election and one the pundits might not have anticipated. With each year, Gen Z (born between 1997-2012) will have increasing influence on election outcomes at the local, state and national levels. As the purpose generation, Gen Z is focused on societal issues such as the environment and women's rights. Following the 2022 midterm elections, media reports indicate that members of Gen Z took their role as the purpose generation seriously by exercising their right to vote.  

Annually for the next decade, tens of thousands of Gen Z citizens across the United States will vote for the first time. The 2022 election represents the seventh class of new Gen Z voters who turned 18. The oldest members of this cohort voted for the first time in 2015.

Did the polls miss this group? Do polls usually capture Gen Z and millennial voters?

Pollsters, like those who are buying and placing advertising for candidates for office, may not be engaging Gen Z effectively because their media and content consumption is unprecedented. Unlike older consumer segments including baby boomers, Gen X and even millennials, Generation Z does not regularly view network and cable television. They turn to relatively new channels such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, BeReal and Discord for news, information and research. In future elections, pollsters, as well as candidates running for office and their parties, will need to engage Gen Z on their preferred media and content channels if they want to understand the issues that are most important to this cohort and what issues are influencing the candidate they anticipate voting for.     

When did Gen Z voters start having a significant voice in elections?

The oldest members of Gen Z were ages 18-23 at the time of the 2020 presidential election. For the majority of the senior members of this cohort, it was the first time they were eligible to vote. According to an  NBC poll , Gen Z voted for Biden more than any other age demographic. That same poll attributes Gen Z votes in states including Georgia and Pennsylvania to contributing to Biden's success in those states. The milestone events of 2020, including the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter awakening, coupled with the fact that more young voters were eligible to vote, contributed to Gen Z playing a factor in the 2020 election.  

What are the issues that are important to this group?

Gen Z is the purpose generation. Gen Z is also the most diverse and inclusive generation. They are focused on supporting corporations, brands, organizations and individuals running for office that have the ability, influence and power to contribute to a better world, nation and community. With that, Gen Z takes great interest in societal issues including the environment, women's rights, diversity and inclusion, mental health and LGBTQ+. 

Do you know when Gen Z is expected to become the majority of the electorate?

With each passing year, tens of thousands of members of Gen Z become eligible voters. The voting influence of this cohort will increase annually each and every year through 2030 when the youngest members of Generation Z turn 18. This generation's voting influence will increase as they age, purchase homes and start families. Political parties and their future candidates for office should be prioritizing effectively engaging Gen Z voters starting now as this consumer segment will significantly influence future elections for many years.

Did Gen Z Voters Stop a Red Wave (rutgers.edu)



The post election report:

 In the context of the 2022 midterms, this meant taking a stance on issues such as systemic racism and reproductive rights. 
While Zoomers, millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers generally agreed that it was important to safeguard the rights of 
vulnerable populations, Zoomers were particularly moved to vote by these concerns.

 78% of Zoomers thought that it was important to address systemic racism, as compared to only 60% of baby boomers. 

 Gen Z was the only generational cohort to rank abortion and reproductive rights (29%) as the political issue they were most 
concerned about when casting their ballot in the 2022 midterm, followed by the economy and inflation (12% combined).

 Compared to only 18% of millennials, 13% of Gen Xers and 8% of baby boomers who ranked abortion and reproductive 
rights as the political issue they were most concerned about when voting.


gen-z-post-election-research-report.pdf (rackcdn.com)



Gen Z voters overwhelmingly supported Democrats over Republicans in the midterms by 27 points — and prioritized protecting abortion access by a higher amount than any other generation, according to Social Sphere's  survey data.

How did Gen Z vote in the midterms? A new poll breaks it down : NPR


And from Pew Research:

Generations X, Y and Z voters cast more ballots than Boomers and older generations in the 2018 midterm elections, according to analysis from the  Pew Research Center .

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Gen X, Y, Z voters outnumbered Boomers and others in 2018 midterms - ABC News (go.com)


So, this new information helps explain some of the strange results we have been seeing.

Somebody please tell Ronna McDaniel.

I'm glad I won't be around as America becomes Oceania. 



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Vic Eldred
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1  author  Vic Eldred    last year

Be careful with your pronouns!

 
 
 
devangelical
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1.1  devangelical  replied to  Vic Eldred @1    last year
I'm glad I won't be around as America becomes Oceania.

me too and we won't.

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
Professor Principal
1.1.1  author  Vic Eldred  replied to  devangelical @1.1    last year

We are already there.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
1.1.2  JohnRussell  replied to  Vic Eldred @1.1.1    last year

what exactly do you have against Oceania ?

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
Professor Principal
1.1.3  author  Vic Eldred  replied to  JohnRussell @1.1.2    last year

You know John, it's those thought crimes, which tend to be so hard to define.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
1.1.4  JohnRussell  replied to  Vic Eldred @1.1.3    last year

So you cant put it into words. Why should anyone care then? 

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
Professor Principal
1.1.5  author  Vic Eldred  replied to  JohnRussell @1.1.4    last year

Here is a word for you: race. That is not part of the topic here.

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JohnRussell
Professor Principal
1.1.6  JohnRussell  replied to  Vic Eldred @1.1.5    last year

All I'm asking you to do is explain the meaning of your article. Evidently you cant do that. 

 
 
 
pat wilson
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1.1.7  pat wilson  replied to  JohnRussell @1.1.6    last year

I can't figure it out either. But the tag "The New Stupid" seems to apply.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
1.1.8  JohnRussell  replied to  pat wilson @1.1.7    last year

Somehow Vic becomes shy when he is asked to explain his writings. 

 
 
 
Hallux
Professor Principal
1.1.9  Hallux  replied to  Vic Eldred @1.1.1    last year
We are already there.

Not to worry, the Gilead boyz will put a stop to it .../s

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
Professor Principal
1.1.10  author  Vic Eldred  replied to  pat wilson @1.1.7    last year

I'll give you one guess who I was thinking of.

 
 
 
pat wilson
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1.1.11  pat wilson  replied to  Vic Eldred @1.1.10    last year

Just explain what your article is about. Too many Gen Z voters,  a movie from 2007,  Oceania ?

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
1.1.12  JohnRussell  replied to  pat wilson @1.1.11    last year
I'm glad I won't be around as America becomes Oceania. 

That is what the article is about but he is tongue tied as to explaining why. 

 
 
 
Tessylo
Professor Principal
1.1.13  Tessylo  replied to  JohnRussell @1.1.6    last year

I think it is that Generation Z is going to help ensure a lot of Democratic wins in the future?

I'm really not sure.  It's quite bizarre.  Really out there.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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2  JohnRussell    last year

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Vic Eldred
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2.1  author  Vic Eldred  replied to  JohnRussell @2    last year

Still thinking of race?

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
Professor Principal
2.1.1  Just Jim NC TttH  replied to  Vic Eldred @2.1    last year

Is this a day ending in "Y"?

 
 
 
George
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2.1.2  George  replied to  Vic Eldred @2.1    last year

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Drinker of the Wry
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2.2  Drinker of the Wry  replied to  JohnRussell @2    last year

Wasn't the southern third of Africa part of Oceania?

 
 
 
Hallux
Professor Principal
3  Hallux    last year

"I think that Daniel Plainview has accurately provided me with the young mobilized morons who have turned their backs on their own people for the poison that polluted their impressionable young minds."

Nothing like a spasm of insults to change their minds ...

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
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3.1  author  Vic Eldred  replied to  Hallux @3    last year

A mind?

A mind would indicate a brain.

 
 
 
Hallux
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3.1.1  Hallux  replied to  Vic Eldred @3.1    last year

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Tessylo
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3.2  Tessylo  replied to  Hallux @3    last year

I stopped reading after that bit of brilliance. . .

 
 
 
Ronin2
Professor Quiet
4  Ronin2    last year

Maybe Gen Z will like being a member of a third world country. 

Corporations and the rich will take their money and jobs elsewhere; and Gen Z can make the "woke" paradise of non working, self entitled, elitists they so desire.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
4.1  JohnRussell  replied to  Ronin2 @4    last year
Gen Z will like being a member of a third world country. 

At least someone is willing to explain the article - "shithole countries'. 

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
Professor Principal
4.2  Sean Treacy  replied to  Ronin2 @4    last year
rporations and the rich will take their money and jobs elsewhere

They aren't even safe in San Francisco.  

When the rich start getting  murdered, they  can leave to their safe areas and everyone else will have to live by the policies they inflicted on the plebes. 

 
 

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