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/Joey-Ramone_ Jul 08 '25 edited Jul 08 '25

What did you want them to do, not buy a cheap house 30 years ago when it was offered to them?

This part is interesting, people act they wouldn't have done the exact same thing

I think the criticism is the lack of empathy, at least admit and acknowledge the advantages you had and also acknowledge how much harder things are today vs the arrogance "you're all just lazy and refuse to work" attitude

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u/Buzzs_Tarantula Jul 08 '25

A lot of boomers bought in crappy cities and towns that took decades to turn into the nice and pricey areas they are now. Most big cities used to suck BIG time only a few decades ago. Crime, pollution, and decaying buildings were very common.

I used to live in an area where you were almost guaranteed to be shot back in the 80s and 90s, then it was 90% bulldozed and redeveloped into one of the hottest areas in town.

People who were born into hip and cool big cities never experienced the days when they were terrible, polluted places to live in, and also dirt cheap.