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One has to be 25 to be a member of the US House of Reps. The oldest Millennials are now 34. People born in 1987 are turning 25 this year. People born in 1994 are old enough to vote. Now I'll grant you, at 25, most people are still busy getting established in a career, so unless their intended career is politics, they're not out running for elective office, especially not federal office. I did come across something yesterday that said most male politicians start running for public office in their late 20s (women later), so certainly there should be some Millennial city council people, county comissioners and the like out there by now. Also, there are the generation Xers between the BBs and the Mills, the oldest of which are now 47, well into their political careers.
I didn't watch the NATO protests except on the local news. I haven't been on any NATO threads to see who is complaining; I'd be willing to bet it's a lot of Gen Xers. In any event, we Boomers saw, and in some cases participated in, other protests. My college had some weekly protest, on Wednesdays, I believe, against the Viet Nam war. It was all pretty low-key at my college, the University of Pittsburgh, but things got pretty wild up at Penn State where my brother was. FWIW.
Vietnam was the big mobilizer for the Boomer generation and it was a global mobilization; not just in the USA.
But, it was much more than just Vietnam. There was a unified revolt against the post-war settlement and the social straightjacket of the 1950s which heralded important social reforms such as equal rights, an expansion of educational opportunity and important civil reforms.
In many senses, the Boomers remade the world that they wanted to live in through their own efforts.
Vietnam was the big mobilizer for the Boomer generation and it was a global mobilization; not just in the USA.
But, it was much more than just Vietnam. There was a unified revolt against the post-war settlement and the social straightjacket of the 1950s which heralded important social reforms such as equal rights, an expansion of educational opportunity and important civil reforms.
In many senses, the Boomers remade the world that they wanted to live in through their own efforts.
First of all, I agree that comparisons intended to nullify either side are pointless. It 's only useful to compare the eras as social commentary, but as far as placing blame on"boomers" for the state of economy, or "millenials" for being whiners...useless and a cop out! It's all in what you choose to do with your circumstances. Yes, I was born at the very end of the so called "boomer" generations. I had siblings born an entire decade or two before me! Of course I noted the changes in society when I came of age. I would point out that there were entitled childhoods for both generations. I am a product of that and have taken longer to "grow up" I am a female, but I have worked and supported myself since realizing that, "No Virginia, there is no silver platter." I have not sat around collecting unemployment and welfare. There are those I know who will not work when they can't find something "In their field" I have no immediate family left. I don't use relationships as supplementary income. I'm going back to school this fall by applying to scholarships, since I am denied many of the financial aid sources I have worked and paid into over the years. My peers are milllenials, so I will not snub them. I am proud to be in good health and grateful to work beside them. I understand many of them better than their own "boomer" parents! It's okay to analyze the social condition, but what will you do with that knowledge? Use it to plan a strategy, then get off your ass to claim your goals!
Where have I heard this -- and all that other stuff you posted -- before?
Are you living in a vacuum or what?
Well if you believe it to be the values of the Democratic party then maybe you need to realize that the Republican platform is either going to have to change, or lose elections in the future. The younger generation does NOT stand for the platform of the Republican party by large.
And are you seriously beating the Republican drum??! I'd be equally critical of someone beating the Democrat drum.
If you still identify and base your beliefs on a political party than I'd rather not debate with you.
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They can't even do protest properly.
Boomers Vs Millenials?
