I don't think I ever said I was not selfish and self centred.
A bit wealthier and I could be voting for ACT these elections rather than leaning left.
I can see why people vote the way they do. I do not have to like it.
That is one of the reasons I can accept being forced to pay tax as I would not willing give anything to anyone.
Ars*hole seems a bit strong to me, perhaps just "selfish and self-centred" would be more appropriate.
Generationally speaking you should read the fourth turning. More theoretical bull but sounds plausible.
Sounds like these things go in cycles so I can't get too upset.
Unraveling
According to Strauss and Howe, the Third Turning is an Unraveling. The mood of this era they say is in many ways the opposite of a High: Institutions are weak and distrusted, while individualism is strong and flourishing. The authors say Highs come after Crises when society wants to coalesce and build and avoid the death and destruction of the previous crisis. Unravelings come after Awakenings when society wants to atomize and enjoy. They say the most recent Unraveling in the US began in the 1980s and includes the Long Boom and Culture War.[2]
Individualism sounds better than selfish or self centred. This is the third turning, according to them and if they are right the fourth turning will be a doozy but fortunately per the authors the Millennial Generation (which they also describe as a Hero archetype, born 1982 to 2004) shows many similar traits to those of the G.I. youth, which they describe as including rising civic engagement, improving behavior, and collective confidence.