I agree it is not age related. Some of our more progressive thinkers are over 70 - Sanders. Some of our youngest cling to brutal, regressive and oppressive ideas - Miller. There are no "new ideas" even amongst the youngest & most progressive - AOC. A comprehensive safety net is an old, old concept.
This type of social safety net has been adopted by many countries. What has been done, can be done again.
I think unless we are invaded from outer space, it is unlikely we can work together on anything!
But still good in these most trying times!
I could not have had the life I built without the survivors benefits that President Eisenhower knew were needed. I never forgot those who like me knew poverty & knew it is preventable.
I had my time on that program when my dad had Dementia and they died not know what to do with him. Early trials to get diagnosed Alzheimer's! It was a bridge to help me stay in college!