As You Get Older

[Psamathe]

I'm not far from 70.

When I was younger, "perceived wisdom" was younger people tend to be politically further to the left and move more to the right as they get older. But I seem to almost be going the other way; when working maybe more right wing and now moved further to the left and I have the impression many seem to be moving in similar directions as they get into older age.

My only thought was that maybe when I was younger "right" meant Conservative which was for wealthier pay lower taxer whereas "left" meant Labour which was for more equitable distribution. There were the extremes (Fascism & Communism) but they were very minority only really the very politically active. Maybe these days the left=Labour and right=Conservative has disappeared with Labour being more "right and more extreme parties becoming mainstream hence as people are getting older the "move to the 'right'" would take them into more extreme and less palatable "right".

Are others finding they views change as they get older?

Ian

 

[Ian H]

I find I have more interest in revolutionary socialism as I get older.

 

[briantrumpet]

I find I have more interest in revolutionary socialism as I get older.

Is that what the Wednesday evening pub rides are all about?

 

[Ian H]

Is that what the Wednesday evening pub rides are all about?

Indeed! That and beer (or cider for those so inclined).

 

[briantrumpet]

Indeed! That and beer (or cider for those so inclined).

Must pay more attention next time to pick up the revolutionary vibes (or is that the sound of the wheels turning/coming off?)

 

[Ian H]

Must pay more attention next time to pick up the revolutionary vibes (or is that the sound of the wheels turning/coming off?)

AJP Taylor was a seriously under-rated (by some) historian.
Interviewer: I hear you have strong political views.
Taylor: No. Extreme views, weakly held.

 

[Rusty Nails]

I find I have more interest in revolutionary socialism as I get older.

The irony is that as you get older you are less likely to get involved in the revolution.

Revolution is for the young.

As AJP Taylor describes.

 

[Ian H]

The irony is that as you get older you are less likely to get involved in the revolution.

Revolution is for the young.

As AJP Taylor describes.

I could provide quiet words of wisdom.*

*Though best ignored.

 

[Beebo]

The irony is that as you get older you are less likely to get involved in the revolution.

Revolution is for the young.

As AJP Taylor describes.

To quote Bruce Springsteen in No Surrender.

“There's a war outside still raging
You say it ain't ours anymore to win”