Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(123,245 posts)
Sun Sep 28, 2025, 06:36 AM Yesterday

Analysis: Are young men's political attacks fueled more by beliefs or by personal struggles? - CNN



Jia Lynn Yang of The New York Times joins CNN's Michael Smerconish to discuss whether US political violence is driven less by ideology and more by despair among socially isolated young men. Recent attacks, from the Charlie Kirk assassination to the Butler attempt on President Trump, often involve individuals with little political engagement, making prevention difficult. Experts stress focusing on mental health and isolation rather than partisan labels.
3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Analysis: Are young men's political attacks fueled more by beliefs or by personal struggles? - CNN (Original Post) TexasTowelie Yesterday OP
Just owning a gun can mess with your head big time- it's like a sports car you can never drive. Blues Heron Yesterday #1
How about stupidity, ignorance and laziness? displacedvermoter Yesterday #2
I think that all of those fit into the "personal struggles" category. nt TexasTowelie Yesterday #3

Blues Heron

(7,625 posts)
1. Just owning a gun can mess with your head big time- it's like a sports car you can never drive.
Sun Sep 28, 2025, 07:30 AM
Yesterday

For some, they have to try for themselves, it’s the weird power of the thing itself.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Cable News Clips»Analysis: Are young men's...