• TrackinDaKraken@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    Came into the comments expecting people would pile on boomers, as per usual. Was pleasantly surprised to find that most people are getting the message that it’s a class war.

    The idea that boomers are “hoarding America’s wealth and power” is ludicrous.

    I’m GenX, and I’m trying to pay off my house, so my son will have the option of being a homeowner when I die. I think it might be the only chance he’ll have.

    • DarkFuture@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      It’s both.

      Billionaries AND boomers are to blame. Just because many boomers aren’t reaping the benefits of their dogshit voting habits doesn’t mean they didn’t have a hand in the current situation because of their voting habits.

    • Fredselfish@lemmy.world
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      6 hours ago

      Hold on a minute billionaires are to blame but boomers aren’t helping by bootlicking them. And yes hoarding what they have too. Some refuse to retire, and some like my dad got millions and doesn’t want to let anyone of his children get red cent.

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      7 hours ago

      Just make sure to put it in a irrevocable trust now so the nursing homes don’t take it there’s a 5 year look back period.

    • ExperiencedWinter@lemmy.world
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      7 hours ago

      Why are houses more unaffordable for your son than they were for you? It’s totally not hording, just boomers being unwilling to build a better world for their children and grandchildren.