Carl Schmitt could boast with some justice that the Nazi revolution was orderly and disciplined. But the reason lies not so much within the Nazis themselves as in the lack of an effective opposition. For millions the Nazi ideology did assuage their anxiety, did end their alienation, and did give hope for a better future. Other millions watched passively, not deeply committed to resistance. "Let them have a chance" was a typical attitude. Hitler took the chance and made the most of it.
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Young people today seem to be coming around to the idea it really doesn__ matter which politician or political party you vote for; and they__e catching on that it doesn__ even matter if you don__ vote because they have realized modern elections are just a way for the 1% to appease the 99% _ a way to keep the masses in line by making them believe they__e had their say, thereby perpetuating the lie that democracy continues.
Politicians would be well advised not to hold their breath for youth to engage in politics any time soon. Today__ youth are the first generation to have realized for real change to occur, it must happen on an individual level rather than at an administrative level.