The are more younger people, more younger people of color and more young women than old. Why didn't Bernie win? Because he couldn't get them out to vote. That's on him and on them. No one else.
I won't disagree on turnout.
I'm Gen X and I got out. I had a shit ton of personal stuff to deal with and I still made sure I swung by the precinct. The cohorts behind me didn't come out as much as was needed. But, it's kinda disingenuous to claim they didn't at all... they just didn't do higher than 2016 numbers, at best.
[In fact, re-registering in NC was one of the first things I did when I moved back here.]
Believe it or not, regardless of all the bickering, arguing, debating, whatever you want to describe it, I actually agree with you: if the progressive/leftists they should stop with the excuses.
We're ALL busy, but employers *by law have* to let you go vote if you tell them. And, if you think you'll static over that? A minute and a half, two tops, spent online to request an absentee ballot. That's it. Some states [California, for example, which I bet RJ and I both know] will even let you *permanently* request absentee mail-in when you register!
So yeah, the "I'm too busy" bit does kinda stick in my craw.