Do Fourth of July parades turn kids into Republicans?

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Do Fourth of July parades turn kids into Republicans?​

A recent Harvard study suggests that attending a July 4 parade during childhood increases the likelihood of becoming a card-carrying Republican later in life

  • The researchers concluded that "the political Right has been more successful in appropriating American patriotism and its symbols during the 20th century," and that nowadays, "there is a political congruence between the patriotism promoted on Fourth of July and the values associated with the Republican Party." And since Republicanstend to be more invested in the celebrations, GOP-dominated areas have "more politically biased" parades that "socialize children into Republicans."
    How much does July 4 boost the GOP?




    Significantly. Children who attend at least one rain-free Fourth of July parade before age 18 are at least 2 percent more likely to identify as Republican in adulthood, 4 percent more likely to vote Republican by age 40, about 1 percent more likely to vote at all, and 3 percent more generous with campaign contributions. Yanagizawa-Drott says he and Madestam were surprised that childhood experiences with July 4 celebrations appeared to have "a permanent impact on political beliefs and behavior."



  • Do Fourth of July parades turn kids into Republicans?
 
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Perhaps...seems to me there's more "Patriotism" in small towns and rural areas that tend to run Republican/Conservative, and MANY of those Children living there, DO see and often participate in Parades and celebrations of America (Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, et.al) and involvement is the key to recruitment and retention.
BTW: I really don't give a fat-flying-fuck what some "educated" shit stain from Harvard thinks or about his Delphi-Method derived Paper.
 
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I want to know how much money was spent on this bullshit study.

The percentage amounts they are claiming are ridiculous in themselves. If any of this was true and I am sure I can list more examples, why is Boston very left leaning but has a 4th of July parade?
 
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FP1201 said:
Perhaps...seems to me there's more "Patriotism" in small towns and rural areas that tend to run Republican/Conservative, and MANY of those Children living there, DO see and often participate in Parades and celebrations of America (Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, et.al) and involvement is the key to recruitment and retention.
BTW: I really don't give a fat-flying-fuck what some "educated" shit stain from Harvard thinks or about his Delphi-Method derived Paper.
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Those kids are also exposed to scouting and 4H and many other activities including church! Hmm, makes ya wonder...
 
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Is it the parade or is that the indicator that shows how patriotic a person or family is. I doubt it’s the parade
 
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fresch said:
I don't know about that.
When I was young the state fair had the cops shooting full auto, didn't make me want to be a cop, did however make me want a Thompson.
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We would not do it if it did not increase enlistments. It costs a lot of money to put troops and equipment on display around the country.

The reason it works is because we introduce the public to the opportunities in the military.

Why do you think companies go to job fairs? It is for the recruitment opportunities they afford.
 
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The parades on the 4th of July are about patriotism, we, as a nation could use a lot MORE patriotism...

I remember climbing all over the guns at West Point when I was a kid. It was great !

I remember climbing all over and in and out of our Combat Engineer Vehicle, an M60 tank chassis with a 165 mm demolition gun. It was great too ! hahaha...

That was a long, long time ago...
 
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dsdmmat said:
We would not do it if it did not increase enlistments. It costs a lot of money to put troops and equipment on display around the country.

The reason it works is because we introduce the public to the opportunities in the military.

Why do you think companies go to job fairs? It is for the recruitment opportunities they afford.
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I have one regret about not joining the military and that’s blowing crap up. It works but obviously not for all people. I almost joined the coast guard to do environmental stuff or cop stuff but I didn’t. Probably good in the end and I believe things happen for a reason. I’d probably be dead or a drunk and divorced. I’m none of those so I guess the plan worked out
 
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Saltwater60 said:
I have one regret about not joining the military and that’s blowing crap up. It works but obviously not for all people. I almost joined the coast guard to do environmental stuff or cop stuff but I didn’t. Probably good in the end and I believe things happen for a reason. I’d probably be dead or a drunk and divorced. I’m none of those so I guess the plan worked out
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The military is not for everyone and only 1/2 of 1% of the American population has served in the military. To be honest most of the American population has no clue what opportunities exist in the military, unless they have a family member in the service or who has served they just know what they see in the movies.

That is why we put equipment and personnel where people are. I was always interested in aviation being a Marine Corps brat I used to go to the airfield and watch the Marines test the Harrier. We would go to the static displays on the base and I would climb all over the helicopters. What got me to join was interacting with the flight crews who landed their helicopters on our high school soccer field.

I had the privilege of being on a few air crews who were sent to air shows. While we were chick magnets with our aircraft and standing around our one piece flight suits, we also got to talk to a lot of people about military aviation and military life.
 
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dsdmmat said:
Doubtful but military equipment static displays and interactions result in increased enlistments.
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I completely agree. When I was a wee tot the National Guard set up a booth at a city event and let kids rattle off 20 (blank) rounds from a M60 and they got to keep the brass and links as a souvenir as well sent them home with the obligatory "Be all you can be" pamphlets.
Every kid in town thought they were John Rambo after that.
 
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I have no regrets, none, about joining the military. I personally believe everyone should have to do military service of which the Coast Guard is included. It wouldn't hurt the youth of today to do two years service and it would likely provide much needed guidance and direction. Some might like it and make it a career.

Not everyone gets to "blow crap up". To do that you had to be at least a Combat Engineer, trained in demolition, land mine warfare, bridge building (including the floating type), rigging, creating land barriers, both natural and man made (think triple concertina) and a host of other interesting skills... That's what I did...

Fortunately for me I did not see any hostilities, but you go where they send you...
 
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dsdmmat said:
Doubtful but military equipment static displays and interactions result in increased enlistments.
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"...THIS son is the Mark 19 automatic, belt fed Grenade launcher, and will blow the shit out of your enemies out to 1.500 meters, and YOU can fire it!"
WELL SIGN ME UP!
They hooked me with Flying in Choppers on Medivacs, or working in the Hospital with female Nurses...ended up a Grunt with an Aid-Bag.
Saw enough to figure out how it works.
 
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Give a 19 year old a machine gun that they get to shoot from a helicopter, while flying low and fast. Sign me up…. lol. I did 20 years first in Huey’s then in Blackhawks. Never expected to live past 21, but I am almost 60 and lived through a lot of stuff that I shouldn’t have and had a great time doing it.
 
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Got a little off track of the original post.

I do not believe 4th of July parades make republicans. Generally, I believe the parents have the biggest influence on who their children become. If the parents are dirt bags there is a slight chance the children will be as well. If the parents are caring, hard working, patriotic Americans it is likely the children will follow suit.

Much will depend on what the children see and hear in school. Many, but NOT ALL teachers are somewhat liberal and teach/act that way in school. Hopefully the parents can stay on top and show the kids the faults with liberal thinking...

As those in the original post, facts and figures can be and are often skewed by the liberal (Harvard in this case) "researchers" doing the studies...

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