Quite true. On the whole, one would prefer to be ruled by grifters instead of communists, but rule by grifters generates the disorder and discontent that can make communism seem appealing. Preferring Pelosi to AOC is like preferring to have untreatable cancer instead of a major, disabling stroke. No matter one’s preference in the abstract, the actual experience is always dismal.
Yes, the youth have been brainwashed to believe capitalism does not work and socialism/communism is more "fair" to the workers. They will be the first to support ending kleptocrats in favor of socialism.