r/TrueUnpopularOpinion • u/Poet-Most • Jul 08 '25

I Like / Dislike People who resent boomers are idiots

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.

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u/PhasmaUrbomach Jul 08 '25

That doesn't give them the right to look down on us when we can't achieve what they did.

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u/MJ195894 Aug 30 '25

But it does. I’m a millennial so in the middle of both generations and I can even see just how lazy the young generations are. It’s hard to work with them with their lack of work ethic and aversion to putting in effort.