Another factor which separates the Boomers is the growth of media. Ours was the first generation to be raised entirely by television. I think this had a huge impact on shaping the agenda as well as Boomer voting patterns. All of the great issues of the Boomer’s formative years (political assassinations, asymmetrical warfare, urban riots) were driven right into formerly safe living rooms “in living color” by television.
I expect Boomers will continue to be a huge impact as so many in this over-sized generation stop pulling the cart and start riding the cart. Social Security and Medicare costs will explode yet Boomers will continue to vote and politicians will continue to pander. I don’t expect they will be voting themselves benefit decreases but instead will vote for tax increases (on others) to keep the system paying out. In fact, this is exactly what Obama and his enablers are currently proposing.
Another curious quote that I recall -- "the free-spending boomers haven't saved enough to quit, and, besides, they're too work-obsessed to leave before they have to be carried out. Moreover, increased immigration will ease any worker shortages, and new technology will eliminate the need for some of today's workers."
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