A big personal side of politics here is, my experience has been older people (not completely bought into an utterly vile system, the best example here is my Dad) seek solace in the idea that everything is shit. This is not how *I* want to become a senior citizen. There’s of course nuance (life holds lots of joy despite literally the worst people… if you survive the direct or indirect actions of right wingers and antisemites), but I would like to feel justified in hope politically, as well.