On what planet? For as long as I can remember, the oldsters have been driving the socialist agenda full steam ahead.
I don't think it's the seniors doing the demanding. If you ever want to see real agression in demanding "the best of everything and I want it NOW!" try sharing a hospital room with a welfareite and watch a real pro at work. Those bottom-feeders think they're entitled to instanteous first-class treatment, and being first in line. Poor grandma is no match for a welfare queen. Grannie will die waiting for care while queenie has everyone jumping and asking "how high."