The boomers inherited a rich, dynamic country and have gradually bankrupted it. They habitually cut their own taxes and borrow money without any concern for future burdens. They’ve spent virtually all our money and assets on themselves and in the process have left a financial disaster for their children.
We used to have the finest infrastructure in the world. The American Society of Civil Engineers thinks there’s something like a $4 trillion deficit in infrastructure in deferred maintenance. It’s crumbling, and the boomers have allowed it to crumble. Our public education system has steadily degraded as well, forcing middle-class students to bury themselves in debt in order to get a college education.
Then of course there’s the issue of climate change, which they’ve done almost nothing to solve. But even if we want to be market-oriented about this, we can think of the climate as an asset, which has degraded over time thanks to the inaction and cowardice of the boomer generation. Now they didn’t start burning fossil fuels, but by the 1990s the science was undeniable. And what did they do? Nothing.
https://www.vox.com/2017/12/20/16772670/baby-boomers-millennials-congres...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 12:45 pm
Agreed 110%
Agreed 110%
THANK YOU for being brave and speaking out against this group of people who have collectively ruined everyone else’s lives just so they themselves can all benefit.
Hopefully this post will get the ball rolling and eventually lead to the extermination of the Baby Boomers.
#ustoo
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sans Souci Philo
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 12:54 pm
Yep. Now that we have the
Yep. Now that we have the blame game figured out. How do we fix it? Is it too late to return the land to the original owners? Would they even want it back? Maybe a really good apology and a big check would help?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 12:57 pm
1) exterminate
1) exterminate
2) re-distribute the stuff they stole
3) everyone is happy and world peace breaks out
4) profit
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: New & Improved nedb
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 12:58 pm
The 1960s produced the 1970s
The 1960s produced the 1970s which, in turn, produced the 1980s, and so on....strap it on!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Is forgiveness possible? Number 6
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 01:13 pm
If I had a nickle for every
If I had a nickel for every time someone...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 01:17 pm
If you had a nickel some baby
If you had a nickel some baby boomer would come by and swipe it
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thredkilla Fark
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 01:18 pm
Why blame an entire
Why blame an entire generation instead of the richest 1% fuckers? The richest 1% in the US now have 70% + of our country's overall wealth!
The richest 1% only had around 35% - 40% of overall US wealth in 1970.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sans Souci Philo
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 01:24 pm
Until we all learn that
Until we all learn that profit is the disease that is killing us we are doomed. We have poisened and stripped the land, melted the ice caps, dumped tons of toxic and radioactive waste into our oceans and fresh water supplies, all in the name of the almighty profit.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Briank Briank
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 01:47 pm
I guarantee that in 20 years,
I guarantee that, in 20 years, the Millennials will be saying that Gen X fucked it all up.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Def. High Surfdead
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 01:53 pm
>>>>>inherited a rich,
>>>>>inherited a rich, dynamic country and have gradually bankrupted it. They habitually cut their own taxes and borrow money without any concern for future burdens. They’ve spent virtually all our money and assets on themselves and in the process have left a financial disaster for their children
I believe ypu're thinking of Republicans.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ausonius Thom2
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 01:53 pm
Brave?
Brave?
Yea, it really takes guts to post something on the Zone blaming others for screwing things up.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 01:59 pm
Thank you for backing me up
Thank you for backing me up Thom. One day we will all remember where we were when things changed.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Mylar Mylar
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 02:32 pm
Kind of a broad brush there,
Kind of a broad brush there, but I'm willing to admit my generation made mistakes.
As for the fate of the planet, I'm pretty sure many of us learned in our youth and did quite a bit to raise awareness with our elders (the "greatest" generation) about the affects of global industrial pollution and the over use of natural resources. Still do.
As for what has happened to education (or the lack thereof and its present day expense) and American economic woes, I would have to say poor decisions by our government in the 80s led to most of the trouble. There may have been many boomers involved, but I have my own ideas how things deteriorated, and believe both issues can be attributed historically to the Reagan administration. Not everyone thought he was a godsend and knew he was simply a shill for what is now commonly known as the 1% and the military industrial complex. Especially those of us in California, who already suffered under his stewardship when he was governor here. Yes, many boomers-turned-yuppies supported disastrous social policies or at least became complacent and are to blame for trading their 60s ideals for a misguided sense of security. Not all of us, though. Some of us are still trying to do the right things and have always thought about future generations.
Now, tell us what more we can do for you. This boomer, for one, is still willing to help fix things.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: JP (J Bomb) Tatters
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 03:12 pm
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: St. Mark The Lion
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 03:25 pm
I like Baby Boomers. Nice
I like Baby Boomers. Nice people.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: New & Improved nedb
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 03:29 pm
Baby Boomers tried to make
Baby Boomers tried to make quiche and PBRs extinct. Not cool. So glad the recovery efforts have been a success.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lucky Day Timmy Hoover
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 03:34 pm
Some of my best friends
Some of my best friends parents are Baby Boomers.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: St. Mark The Lion
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 03:43 pm
I liked that time the Boomers
I liked that time the Boomers all got together at Altamont and took a bunch of acid and started stabbing each other.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: jonaspond Jonas
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 03:44 pm
Don't forget about Twinkies
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: New & Improved nedb
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 03:46 pm
I thought Altamont was the
I thought Altamont was the British Invasion?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: JP (J Bomb) Tatters
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 03:50 pm
They also invented hard-on
They also invented hard-on medication, priority seating and the cross-over SUV's. They have a lot to be proud of.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: St. Mark The Lion
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 03:54 pm
Let's not forget AIDS, The S
Let's not forget AIDS, The S&L Crisis, and the Atari 2600.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Across thegreatdivide
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 03:57 pm
There are no baby boomers in
There are no baby boomers in my nuclear family (5 total siblings plus parents), we missed out by a few years. Just realized that a few months ago and am pretty proud of the fact. Probably relatively rare for a family that size, too
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Old Fart Message Board Mr_timpane
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 04:31 pm
Lol, JP.
Lol, JP.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Highnote Stringtwang
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 04:32 pm
Boomers invented the internet
Boomers invented the internet. Now get off my lawn.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur AMSaddler
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 04:43 pm
Pretty much it has all been
Pretty much it has all been down hill since the cusp of the 40's -50's. That was also the time rock and roll reared its ugly head. Coincidence? I think not.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: krab groad1123
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 05:53 pm
Where is the Tea Party and
Where is the Tea Party and Deficit Hawks when we need them??
Most of those mongrel whores looked to be Boomer age, along with most of the Neo Nazis that marched into Charlotte with their man bosoms and big bellies.
Don't do this to our children! Future generations will be ruined!
Or did they just form less than a month after a legitimately elected President was inaugurated because they have a deep hate for anyone with more pigment in the skin than they do??
Don't forget to keep throwing huge $$$ at the world's biggest welfare state, the Armed Forces of the United Hates.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: jazfish Jazfish
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 06:01 pm
Well get busy and unfuck it
Well get busy and unfuck it all down or whatever.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: ltk173 Hank Moody
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 06:02 pm
Selfish
Baby Boomer:
devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc.,
regardless of others.
...oops....that's the definition for Selfish.......carry on....
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic (Bluestnote)
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 06:14 pm
Stop whining and get to work.
Stop whining and get to work. I've got entitlements I'm looking forward to.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: aiq aiq
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 06:15 pm
Come on over, Badger, when
Come on over, Badger, when you are ready to get your extermination on.
I'll introduce you to the Mossman. Sleek, efficient machine.
But I know you all won't do anything but cry on the web.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Druba Noodler
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 06:27 pm
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: jeff JR
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 07:05 pm
Brian d was asked to change
Brian d was asked to change his socks at the 2010 eczj. It was an embarrassing moment for everyone.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skyjunk fabes
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 07:29 pm
It was me, not only did I let
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skyjunk fabes
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 07:29 pm
Boy it feels great to get
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic (Bluestnote)
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 09:24 pm
JR: Keeping the stalky,
JR: Keeping the stalky, lying, scumbag vibe alive.
Good times.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 11:24 pm
>>>Come on over, Badger, when
>>>Come on over, Badger, when you are ready to get your extermination on.
I'll introduce you to the Mossman. Sleek, efficient machine.
But I know you all won't do anything but cry on the web.
Well thanks for the invite AIQ!
Just so I’m clear, what you are saying is that opposed to my obviously facetious take to exterminate all of the baby boomers because they are ruining everything, you’d be more than happy to ACTUALLY shoot me in the face because you aren’t an internet pussy.
Did I get that right?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: St. Mark The Lion
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 11:47 pm
Sadly, this isn't the first
Sadly, this isn't the first time one of our Baby Boomers has threatened to kill somebody on the Zone.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – 11:53 pm
Well, that’s a disturbing
Well, that’s a disturbing trend. Is that why there aren’t many people here? Because they’re being murdered by baby boomers?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Druba Noodler
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 12:14 am
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: St. Mark The Lion
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 12:23 am
>>>Is that why there aren’t
>>>Is that why there aren’t many people here? Because they’re being murdered by baby boomers?
Figuratively speaking, you aren't far off, man.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: jazfish Jazfish
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 12:38 am
1) exterminate
1) exterminate
2) re-distribute the stuff they stole
3) everyone is happy and world peace breaks out
4) profit <<<
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Druba Noodler
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 01:22 am
So that's why they call it
So that's why they call it "Shakedown Street"
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 01:23 am
You gonna shoot me too
You gonna shoot me too
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Imagine Floops
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 01:36 am
Ahhhh, this is a good thread.
Ahhhh, this is a good thread. Just as long as we all remember that we're pranksters here, we should be fine.
Broad? yes. Intriguing? yes. True? with lots of qualifications, most of which are being discussed in response.
Funny? Oh yeah. Many belly laughs. Thanks.
This Bucky v. Aiq showdown is the main event. GET EM, Aiq!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: aiq aiq
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 08:23 am
But Buckster, I was being
But Buckster, I was being obviously facetious, man. Shits and grins fun stuff, amirite?
But yeah, don't start nothing, won't be nothing.
Son.
Oh, Marky Mark...you might wanna check who did the threatening. Not my fault if the little princess is losing his salt after the fact.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Imagine Floops
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 11:07 am
Snarky Mark's a softy.
Snarky Mark's a softy.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Is forgiveness possible? Number 6
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 04:32 pm
Not fair to mention Mark’s
Not fair to mention Mark’s declining t levels, Floop. That’s a low blow.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 04:43 pm
>>>But yeah, don't start
>>>But yeah, don't start nothing, won't be nothing.
Son.
Dad is that you??? Someone else has been banging mom for a while, just so you know.
Hey how many people have you shot before? You sound pretty bad-ass if you don’t mind me saying. I’m picturing a Clint Eastwook type.
And I’m sorry that you got your panties in a bunch little snowflake, but just so you know in real life I’d kick your ass Dad. That’s one of the bad parts about being old, is little kids kicking your ass even before you get your shotgun out. Stupid boomer.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 04:52 pm
these internet tough guy
these internet tough guy threads go much better when there isn’t a 13 hour gap between posts
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: aiq aiq
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 04:53 pm
Aw shucks, that is your
Aw shucks, that is your second threat.
Can't own your words?
I Hoovered you, man.
Everybody saw.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Blue Rose Task Force Rock And Roll Goddess
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 04:54 pm
I'm Fuckin up right now...
I'm Fuckin up right now...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKaDCP-wKr8
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: St. Mark The Lion
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 05:14 pm
>>>Snarky Mark's a softy.
>>>Snarky Mark's a softy.
It's true. I've always had a heart of gold.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lucky Day Timmy Hoover
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 05:17 pm
You’re better than silver and
You’re better than silver and gold
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: St. Mark The Lion
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 05:24 pm
Thanks, Timbo.
Thanks, Timbo.
I strive to be an example to these Baby Boomers and the lesser Gen Xers who impersonate them.
Somebody has to guide them.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Fly Fly
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 06:18 pm
so sweet you two. Matching
so sweet you two. Matching panties today?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: St. Mark The Lion
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 06:23 pm
Do you troll Zoner
Yup. The pink ones with the hearts.
Do you troll Zoner friendships because you don't have any real friends here, Fly?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sideshow Bob drkstrjry
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 07:01 pm
But but Bernie is still . . .
But but Bernie is still . . . Completely & Udderly Unelectable . . .
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: dimethyllovebeam joe
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 07:07 pm
Baby Boomers Fucked It Me
Baby Boomers Fucked
ItMe All Up(Yay!)
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: St. Mark The Lion
on Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 07:16 pm
Sideshow, please report to
Sideshow, please report to the Zonie thread.
Thank you.