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Fewer Than Half of Young Americans Are Positive About Capitalism (cnbc.com)

Posted by msmash on from the closer-look dept.

gollum123 writes: According to a new poll from Gallup, young Americans are souring on capitalism. Less than half, 45 percent, view capitalism positively. "This represents a 12-point decline in young adults' positive views of capitalism in just the past two years and a marked shift since 2010, when 68 percent viewed it positively," notes Gallup, which defines young Americans as those aged 18 to 29. Meanwhile, 51 percent of young people are positive about socialism. This age group's "views of socialism have fluctuated somewhat from year to year," reports Gallup, "but the 51 percent with a positive view today is the same as in 2010."

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  1. You know how stupid the average person is? by Bodhammer · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just remember, half the people are stupider than that...

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  2. Re: thanks slashdot by UnknowingFool · · Score: 4, Funny

    Shhhh. It's a secret to keep those dirty Americans from moving to Europe.

    "Socialism is terrible. Nothing to see here. Move along. These aren't the droids you are looking for."

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  3. Re: Capitalism is fine by angel'o'sphere · · Score: 4, Funny

    EMACS is not that bad!
    It has a vi emulator!

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  4. Re: Everyone knew the pump and dump was coming... by Joce640k · · Score: 1, Funny

    How's the swamp-draining coming along?

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