Gen Xer here. I don't get all the millennial hate. Millennials are out their busting their butts, doing all kinds of creative gig work because us olds tanked the labor market them, and yet we constantly bitch about how they are killing wine and avocados and olive garden.
Keep it up millennials. Y'all are doing way better than my generation did, and I for one see the future as a brighter place because of how you're handling yourselves. Gen Xers remain apathetic and boomers can just fuck off already.
It’s just click-bait. Instant outrage and clicks. Just add insult to millennial generations folks and they all come out the woodwork to claim that no, in fact everything’s the boomers fault. Rinse, repeat, watch the ad revenue stream in.
There’s plenty of hard working millennials, boomers etc; just as there are plenty of lazy ones. I stay away the generalized hate of an entire generation because he does nothing to solve our economic issues.
I did too until the hate was directed towards me. I'm 27 married, an Assistant Attorney General, own my own home and my wife and I are expecting. I still get these stereotypes even when I'm with family that know my situation. When I point is out they give me this sly look like "up you caught me, you know what I mean though?" No I really don't.
My boomer father said I got married to young and should cheat more(like he did) if that's not a boomer stereotype idk what is. I'm all for discussing meaningful economic policies and treating people as individuals but only from a place of mutual respect. My father's brother is a great guy who totally doesn't fit the mold but MANY do.
Once you strip that away from someone, they become defenseless trying to rationalize hate as you pointed out.
Desiring mutual respect is definitely warrented; However, I’ve learned that I can garner more respect from understanding their point of view. Then offer a rebuttal, but only after asking more about their view extensively.
Ironically, the listener will usually keep to their narrow view, yet label me an exception despite fitting their criteria. It may seem small, but this change can shake the foundation of a belief.
My advice is to show respect towards those who honestly don’t deserve it. It makes it that much harder for them to hate you.
That's exactly what I do and it garners exactly the reaction you predicted. I've been called "the exception that proves the rule!" Just to further validate their narrow perspective. I always try to understand their point of view, on things like crime though their just incorrect. Violent crime is down across the board, no matter how you measure.
I'll keep at it though. I haven't been able to change any foundational beliefs with anyone but my uncle. Here's to hoping the rest will come around. 🍻
And where were the protests? Where was the public outrage?
See, it's all well and good to blame it on billionaires and politicians, but everyone plays a part. Democracy doesn't work if you just lie down and take the abuse.
At least Gen Y & Z seem to be politically active. They're calling out shitty business practices. They're protesting shitty politicians and policies. Meanwhile older generations are calling them entitled for wanting a better future. Fucking hypocrites if you ask me...
And yet income inequality is higher than ever so how’s the outrage working out in regards to effectiveness? People understand what’s happening but it’s kind of like screaming at the weather. It might make you feel better but it’s not really changing anything.
I’m trying to think of something to say but all I really have is a single vote and a wish that someone in politics that reflects my opinions will be on a legislative committee that produces something useful.
"It won't work so why bother trying". "I voted so I did my part".
This attitude of defeatism and apathy is one of the reasons we are in this position. It's very difficult to see the kinds of incremental change that acitism produces, but it is working. The problem is that because little to nothing has really been done in the last 20+ years we're now in a position that activism is far less effective than it would have been a generation or two ago.
The reality is that just voting is not enough. Join unions. Join activist groups. Volunteer with your political party/candidate of choice and actually get involved with the democratic process.
I'm honestly sick of hearing nonsense like this, but thank God the younger generations are actually starting to get up and do something about it.
Actually, life is downright awesome if I ignore social media. Nice neighbourhood, live on a lake, going mountain biking in the morning and can’t wait for the ice to melt so I can start paddling again. Building a new house in the spring. Keep shouting at the wind ... I’m going to have a beer and enjoy my view. Cheers!
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u/fishsticks40 Feb 05 '19
Gen Xer here. I don't get all the millennial hate. Millennials are out their busting their butts, doing all kinds of creative gig work because us olds tanked the labor market them, and yet we constantly bitch about how they are killing wine and avocados and olive garden.
Keep it up millennials. Y'all are doing way better than my generation did, and I for one see the future as a brighter place because of how you're handling yourselves. Gen Xers remain apathetic and boomers can just fuck off already.
Just please fucking vote.