Honestly, it's hard for me to say. Talking to conservatives, especially older ones, there seems to be more despair about the fate of the country or of society.

Underlying the despair, however, is an abiding love for the nation and its principles. Younger generations, on the other hand, seem to feel disenfranchised and are inclined to just check out of civil life entirely.

Young people don't think there's anything they can do, personally, so they just give up.