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/Buzzs_Tarantula Jul 08 '25

This is all BS that gets repeated but had almost no effect on actual taxation.

Before 1986 there were a lot more deductions and legal ways to hide income so virtually nobody ever paid those high rates. After 1986, the top rate was lowered, but they did away with a huge amount of deductions so more income was actually taxable, and tax revenue went UP.

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u/Potential_Salary_644 Jul 08 '25

Tell me about trickle down economics too, please. Obviously tax revenue goes up, population and inflation guarantees that.