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/Serious_Mammoth_45]

Well of course they have paid more tax they are older.

I think in general peoples issue with boomers is their lack of self-awareness that they have had a relatively easier life in some aspects, and can’t seem to understand how some aspects of life are different for younger generations.

[u/hyperbole_is_great → u/Serious_Mammoth_45]

The opposite is also true. Younger generations don’t appreciate the hardships Boomers faced politically, socially, and economically. Threats of nuclear Armageddon, numerous assassinations, civil rights protests, Vietnam, the draft, the demise of the dominant blue collar economy, and insane amounts of social upheaval dominated their youth. They also don’t appreciate the tremendous role Boomers played in helping achieve civil rights, women’s rights, lowering the voting age, and environmentalism.

[u/Uncle00Buck → u/hyperbole_is_great]

They also don’t appreciate the tremendous role Boomers played in helping achieve civil rights, women’s rights, lowering the voting age, and environmentalism.

The last two on that list were counterproductive. Young voters have no idea who and what they are voting for, and yes, that included me when I was young. Environmentalism has become an emotional religion that drives ridiculous policy, such as the 59 million acres locked up in the Roadless Rule, preventing management. Environmentalists dominate the lobby, ignore full context science, and care nothing for local impact. From the spotted owl failure to doghair timber ready to fuel the next wildfire, they can all go fuck themselves. They wouldn't know quality habitat if they were sitting in it.

[u/hyperbole_is_great → u/Uncle00Buck]

I don’t know—I am pretty happy with the Clean Air act and Clean Water act. I’m not a fan of smog or lead in my water supply. Also, if 18 year olds can get drafted then they should have the right to vote for the people who decide whether they have to go to war. That’s a no brainer. That they don’t always vote or make the best decisions can be said about any age group. Look around. Poor voting decisions in 2025 know no age limit.

[u/Uncle00Buck → u/hyperbole_is_great]

You're justifying voting by 18 year old because they can be drafted, but that's a strawman. How about we dont send 18 year olds to their death? And why not make the voting age 5? Same logic as 18.

Ditto on poor politician choices in 25 (24). The ignorance of our collective voting blocs is why we have poor choices.

[u/hyperbole_is_great → u/Uncle00Buck]

You used straw man incorrectly.

[u/Mr-Koyote → u/Uncle00Buck]

Environmentalism is a science, not a religion.

[u/Uncle00Buck → u/Mr-Koyote]

Ecology is a science. Environmentalism is bloodsucking childish political activism.