Generational war is brewing

Tracey Press ^ | 11/10/05 | Froma Harrop

[Logophile]

And don't forget all the drugs we did, causing a generation of idiots to be born.

My kids don't have that excuse. If they turn out to be idiots, it is their fault!

[laney]

And don't forget all the drugs we did, causing a generation of idiots to be born.

Wouldn't that be the 80's Generation?

[postaldave]

no, your generation, which is just turning 50 are die hard union members who have screwed every company in american and has furthered the spreed of socialism in america.

this in not a flame at you but it is the truth about your generation.

[CompSciGuy]

This attitude right here is what made Gen Y decide that the boomers and Gen X were all full left wing nihilist crap.

Beg your pardon, but I'd say that you're wrong there. Most Gen X'ers are not nihilistic at all, we've been portrayed that way (and also as slackers). Most X'ers I know work long hard hours, and scrape through life with a realistic outlook on life. Your black and white broad brush strokes are really showing your youthful bias.

Cheers,
CSG

[thoughtomator]

Those who fought it sure. The majority who lost it are the problem.

[Shalom Israel]

No not a feminist because I was not ever, NEVER into labeling myself... Always thought for myself like to DO MY OWN THANG as they say..

Um, you just said, "I was never a feminist. Oh, I was into man-hating, sexual libertinism and avoiding marriage, but I didn't call myself a feminist. I hate labels."

[Logophile]

Wouldn't that be the 80's Generation?

That depends. My children are much younger. (Besides, it was wtc911 who did the drugs, not I.)

[DaGman]

"No problemo! There's nothing to get over, except the surprise at discovering another nest of socialists on Free Republic."

I knew a helluva lot of WWII vets that once would take great exception at that statement. In fact, a statement like that to them would be very hazardous to your health. I know a few now in their 80's that can still jeopardize your health. I know a lot of Boomers that would take the same actions. Keep it to yourself.

[diamond6]

Yikes, I was in 8th grade in 81.

[Shalom Israel]

I knew a helluva lot of WWII vets that once would take great exception at that statement. In fact, a statement like that to them would be very hazardous to your health. I know a few now in their 80's that can still jeopardize your health. I know a lot of Boomers that would take the same actions. Keep it to yourself.

So lemme get this straight. You have no moral scruples against using the government to confiscate my money and hand it over to you. But if I call that "socialist", you'll beat the crap out of me? Um, I rest my case, comrade.

[suzyjaruki]

Re: your tagline

Some of us can decide to become Socialists at 62. :)

[CompSciGuy]

You mean the drug induced hippies who ran naked through woodstock? Or the over the hill code pinkos and their ilk who have protest scars from Vietnam?

No Thanks, I'll take the Greatest Generation, Gen X and Gen Y. They live in the real world. (It really isn't all about you).

Cheers,
CSG

(The son of some very late Greatest Generation'ers)

[laney]

Never said at all what you just wrote, never hated men either, just did not want to marry every one I was with...

I did not avoid marraige, but I married when I felt it was right or wrong my choice...

I also had a child out of wedlock when the person I was with demanded I have an abortion, but I didn't and supported my child without welfare or child support.

This is a feminist?

[Palisades]

I knew a helluva lot of WWII vets that once would take great exception at that statement. In fact, a statement like that to them would be very hazardous to your health. I know a few now in their 80's that can still jeopardize your health. I know a lot of Boomers that would take the same actions. Keep it to yourself.

If not "socialist" what would you call someone who expects the government (and other taxpayers)to pay for them in their old age?

[laney]

Pleese..Gen xer and Gen Y is about what??????? spoiled, coddled, whiney,computer generation.

[Palisades]

Pleese..Gen xer and Gen Y is about what

Per capita, the hardest working generation in America's history, based on average hours worked.

Surprised?

[postaldave]

bla bla bla..............

[laney]

I guess I should let my dad know this who walked in the snow and worked hard manual labor for 12 hours a day.
As he loves to tell me..LOL

It's easy to work 15 hrs a day sitting on a chair in front of a computer screen while typing away..