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originally posted by: JAGStorm
a reply to: DanDanDat
I think there are a lot of different reasons for it, and some of it is actually good.
A lot of younger generation are less materialistic in general. They don't have collections, they don't care about name brands as much, or shopping at the mall.
They seem much more interested in experiences, in food, in culture.
Simplistic buy this is a message board, to further discussion; maybe its time to cut off social security for boomers. If they had such a great leg up as you described, maybe its time to let the less fortunate next generation keep more of their earnings to make up the difference.
originally posted by: DeepImpactX
I feel bad for the millenials. They always get a bum rap. People point out things like wealth disparity and end it all by saying it's the millenials fault.
No it's not.
This is simply the way the times are changing and the millenials are catching the brunt of it.
Simplistic buy this is a message board, to further discussion; maybe its time to cut off social security for boomers. If they had such a great leg up as you described, maybe its time to let the less fortunate next generation keep more of their earnings to make up the difference.
originally posted by: dfnj2015
a reply to: DanDanDat
This is great progress!!!! I am firm believer in trickle-down economics. It's only a matter of time before the billionaires start sharing all their wealth.
originally posted by: Lumenari
a reply to: DanDanDat
Simplistic buy this is a message board, to further discussion; maybe its time to cut off social security for boomers. If they had such a great leg up as you described, maybe its time to let the less fortunate next generation keep more of their earnings to make up the difference.
So take away SS from the people who have paid into it the longest?
No.
The answer is to cut SS off from anyone under 55 and let them invest their own money how they see fit.
Anyone under 55? Just cut them a check for what they have put into it thus far.
Anyone over? Pay it out till they all die off.
Let SS wither and die.... and let the the ones coming up the food chain take care of themselves.
originally posted by: ketsuko
a reply to: Identified
No one cares about us Xers. We're the true forgotten generation, and when programs like SS and Medicare go, we'll be the ones shafted by it too and no one will care because they'll be busy crying for the poor Millennials who will actually still have time to make adjustments before they retire while we likely won't.
originally posted by: DanDanDat
originally posted by: Lumenari
a reply to: DanDanDat
Simplistic buy this is a message board, to further discussion; maybe its time to cut off social security for boomers. If they had such a great leg up as you described, maybe its time to let the less fortunate next generation keep more of their earnings to make up the difference.
So take away SS from the people who have paid into it the longest?
No.
The answer is to cut SS off from anyone under 55 and let them invest their own money how they see fit.
Anyone under 55? Just cut them a check for what they have put into it thus far.
Anyone over? Pay it out till they all die off.
Let SS wither and die.... and let the the ones coming up the food chain take care of themselves.
I did say I was being simplistic; just quickly starting a conversation around the topic.
I don't have an objection with your plan; I would only question if its feasible. If you drop people under 55 out of the system, will it be able to fund payments to those over 55?