Instead of a radical healthcare overhaul, a pragmatic solution is to lower Medicare eligibility by two years, every year. This phased approach would gradually move the US toward nationalized coverage, address the highest-cost demographic first, and allow the private sector time to adapt. This single policy change could potentially eliminate the entire annual federal deficit.

Current fiscal policies represent a massive wealth transfer from young to old. Framing national service as a direct, large-scale investment in youth counteracts this economic imbalance, shifting national priorities and resources back to the next generation, effectively fighting a 'generational war' through policy.

Recent elections show a clear pattern: politicians win by focusing on groceries, rent, and healthcare. These three categories, dubbed the "unholy trinity," represent the biggest inflation pain points and make up 55% of the average American's cost of living, making them the decisive political issue.

Scott Galloway argues the far right recognized the crisis facing young men before the left. While their solutions were regressive—blaming women and minorities—their early diagnosis of the problem created a political vacuum they successfully filled, attracting a disenchanted male demographic.

Galloway posits that a significant political shift from blue to red occurred among women aged 45-64. He theorizes this is driven by mothers voting for the perceived best interest of their struggling sons or husbands, prioritizing disruptive change over other issues when their family isn't thriving.

Fiscal priorities, such as cutting food benefits for children while the nation possesses immense wealth, are not just economic decisions. They are a stark revelation of a country's values, showing a shift from a society with winners and losers to one resembling "The Hunger Games."

Congress uses its spending power to enact policies in areas where it lacks direct authority, like education or local transport. By offering "conditional spending," it creates powerful incentives for states to comply with federal standards to receive necessary funds.

Young people may be less engaged in protests about foundational governance because they don't find them emotionally compelling or "fashionable." This contrasts with their high engagement in specific social justice causes. This gap can be attributed to the decline of civics education, leaving a generation disconnected from the importance of governmental structures like the rule of law.

Unlike previous generations engaged in culture wars, Gen Z's primary political motivation is economic stability. They are less interested in ideological battles and more focused on tangible issues like homeownership, affordability, and securing a financial future.