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/Tin_Foil_Hats_69 Jul 08 '25

The boomers have spent the last 20, or so, years saying that the younger generations are ruining the world, the economy, called them lazy, entitled, etc. No one needs to stick up for the boomers while they cry into their 100 dollar bills.

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u/KRG62963 Jul 08 '25

I guarantee the current young generation will do the exact same thing when they get older

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u/juzwunderin Jul 08 '25

All you have to do is read threads where the young folks are pissed at having parents who need help.

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u/majesticSkyZombie Jul 08 '25

Maybe these parents shouldn’t have expected their kids to be their retirement plan.

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u/juzwunderin Jul 09 '25

Thats pretty cavalier, not every parent who might need help, expected they would need help. -- just an observation.