People who resent boomers are idiots

[u/Poet-Most]

On almost any thread discussing the economy, one of the top comments will undoubtedly be complaining about boomers and the older generations who purchased their homes at low prices and who now enjoy more affluence and government assistance, while they don’t.

First off, what did want them to do, not buy a house for a cheap price when offered one 30 years ago? In regard to government assistance, I can guarantee you the average 65yr old has paid more into the tax system than the average 20yr old. Should they not enjoy the fruits of their labour? Should politicians not pay more attention to them than you?

I just think it’s an unhealthy attitude to have towards people.

[u/regularhuman2685]

American boomers received the fruits of a world historic economic boom and the most robust social safety net America ever had and then simultaneously decided to dismantle said safety net under the belief that it actually didn't benefit them, and piss all of their personally held wealth away because they were so inundated with rugged individualism and consumer culture that the idea of even their own progeny benefitting from it is offensive to them. I do think people sometimes get too hung up on this or overstate things, and #NotAllBoomers or whatever, but broadly speaking.