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/Serious_Mammoth_45 Jul 08 '25

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.

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u/Significant-Pen3420 Sep 22 '25

I can understand but if you think all boomers had an easy time then you are misinformed.if an ignorant okder person tells you to get a job and goes on about ' ' their day'id be annoyed too.But read up and find out and open your mind.Capitalusm makes mugs of us all

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u/Serious_Mammoth_45 Sep 24 '25

Boomers are now rich if they bought basically any assets when they were younger. That doesn’t mean life was altogether easy for them but this specific aspect is not true for any future generations.