For Generation X, It Is A Wonder That Obama Ever Got Elected

www.politicalcastaway.com ^ | 06 Oct 09 | Pitcairn

[Pitcairn]

Is Obama a disaster zone? Of course he is. Let’s cut through the crap, shall we?

The SOB has never had any experience. And, but for the failed phrase “Compassionate Conservative,” we would never have been where we are today.

What the hell does America have to show for its liberal agenda? Can anyone stand up and affirmatively tell us?

An educational system occupied by apologist leftists? The ideal of community values now epitomized by a lack of gang bangers saying “trick or treat” on Halloween? The concept that “family” is a couple of homosexual men with a child and “nice landscaping?”

Are we kidding ourselves?

[Pitcairn]

“Blind, Cliched, Multicultural Indoctrination” may be more apt.

That being said, it amazes me that race—and even just using a derivation of the word—is such a prickly button to employ.

Is the word “interracial” some sort of pejorative? And, moreover, is the concept beyond the scope of dialogue at all?

But, as an aside, how society decides to order itself is up to the individuals that make up society. At least, that is what I thought the Constitution was supposed to provide for.

And is it not permissible for honest commentary to use words that may spur discussion?

I hope its not that bad, yet. But, then again, maybe it really is.

[texmexis best]

I agree. The constant quotes from TV shows that seem to be the stock-in-trade of the Xers is really bizarre.

It’s fiction, dudes...

[Colonel Kangaroo]

Upon further reflection, I see I treated the article in a superficial manner without reflection upon the actual content. The piece itself did not deserve such shallow dismissal. But my knee-jerk reaction to the Generation-X mention was triggered by seeing so much writing associated with that term being a broad brush assault on us who happened to have been born between 1945 and 1964. I’ll try next time to make more than a superficial reading before I shoot off my mouth.

[the OlLine Rebel]

While I can agree with some of the basic tenets, way too foul. Especially ironic when waxing nostalgic about a society with higher values.

[Clemenza]

Agreed, but none of this changes the fact that 90% of those born between 1985 and 1995 should be deported. Gen Ys and millenials are the most entitled, annoying bunch of spoiled brats there are, and they outnumber us Gen Xers by a huge margin.

[EDINVA]

the mmm mmm mmm generation ?

[Colonel Kangaroo]

TV shows are like part of the landscape in a painting. Minor incidentals compared to the true issues of life common to all of every age.

[the OlLine Rebel]

The Clintons didn’t win in landslides. Don’t ever forget that truth - they never reached even 50%. Thanks to Perot - for whom more conservatives (being more open-minded than lock-step liberals) voted than liberals.

I feel like 1 of the last myself. Not all - not nearly - GenX/GenReagan were raised by asshat Hippies; many as me were raised by what is apparently now called the “Silent Gen” of people who came of age in the ‘50s, NOT the screwed-up ‘60s. They were not only of a better “culture” but were more mature by age when having us, so I think there is still a bedrock of solid background there.

My parents are still married (45 years), too. I was raised to LOVE America, praise God, and treat others with courtesy (which I think I falter on more now, especially since I have really had it with the commie Hippie-types) - and also have fun and freedom, not wringing hands over stuff like falling off a bike and hurting heads, or falling out of a P/U truck bed or the moonroof (front-seat, standing) of my parents’ car on a back road, or going TorT without parents. Things were fun and free. Wind in my hair, no trappings.

[Pitcairn]

Age or date of birth in and of themselves are nothing.

But it is disingenuous to believe that values do not define and shape generational belief systems.

And, oftentimes, divergent belief systems lead to conflict—including conflict between those of different ages.

QED

[Pitcairn]

Age or date of birth in and of themselves are nothing.

But it is disingenuous to believe that values do not define and shape generational belief systems.

And, oftentimes, divergent belief systems lead to conflict—including conflict between those of different ages.

QED

[Pitcairn]

Age or date of birth in and of themselves are nothing.

But it is disingenuous to believe that values do not define and shape generational belief systems.

And, oftentimes, divergent belief systems lead to conflict—including conflict between those of different ages.

QED

[the OlLine Rebel]

Actually the “bad light” started with the word “cr@p”.

Foulness isn’t necessary.

I too was struck by the “interracial”, but I wonder if it is like me, who is sick of the subtle prods to accept Mexicans who won’t simply speak English (watch how many kids’ shows promulgate speaking Spanish).

[the OlLine Rebel]

Loss of manufacturing - fascist (i.e., control of business) regulations building over a century, including allowing communist-based unions to do what they want and demand (as all commies do) more money for less work.

“Workers” basically caused their own demise.

[Pitcairn]

I tend to agree. This is a valid criticism.

However, there is an element of rage and bitterness that demanded a bit of cathartic release. Moreover, while admittedly rough in some spots, there is some value in the tone and choice of words that assists with the message being conveyed.

Make no, mistake. I am angry and frustrated. And sometimes it is necessary to get a little primitive on the wording.

Moreover, I am not sure how persuasive the WSJ and other outlets are in really making a point. Plus, that gets a little boring to read every day.

That being said, will work on tone a little better next time around.

[patriot08]

To think we once had THIS:

And we could have had THIS:

Well, folks, we got THIS is the White House:

We got our 'magic negro' into the White House. Our 'white guilt' is assuaged. The world loves us now!!

NOT

It's enough to make you cry

[Colonel Kangaroo]

And, oftentimes, divergent belief systems lead to conflict—including conflict between those of different ages.

That's true, but I think that much of this generation dividing is too fine. I think that the real division is roughly being born before or after 1950, before or after TV. My older brother was born at the start of World War II and my age group has much more in common with all those groups born afterwards than with my brother's relatively unspoiled generation.

[Colonel Kangaroo]

Agreed, but none of this changes the fact that 90% of those born between 1985 and 1995 should be deported. Gen Ys and millenials are the most entitled, annoying bunch of spoiled brats there are, and they outnumber us Gen Xers by a huge margin.

Though I think all the post TV generations are roughly similar, you might be on to something about a new malevolent influence of culture far heavier than that faced by us who graduated high school in the 70s, 80s and early 90s. I certainly do not envy the young these days.

[Pitcairn]

I see your point, but it gets awful tiring having to be part of the “suck-it-up-and-take-one-for-team-America” mindset.

It's certainly fine for the illegal immigrants to cry about oppression or the proverbial cultural bogeyman “The Man” and the “Vast Right Wing Conspiracy” and the “racists” and the “sexists” and the “anti-gays” and “misogynists” and the other various well-accepted cultural and political scapegoats for every little self-important special interest group in America. And they certainly seem to be getting what they want.

Frankly, I am sick of it. So my point about “Screw you, America” is directed at these people. I, like many others, are sick and tired of carrying these people around, playing tiptoe so as to to “offend” them, and then watching as they have slowly destroyed any semblance of the America I need.

So you know what, let these people do all of the heavy lifting for a while. Perhaps, it is my time to bitch and moan and complain for a change. The days of wasting time so that these special interests can just game the system and have the nerve to claim special status is over as far as I am concerned.

Its a cultural war now. Gloves off.

The days of the gentleman fighter are over.

[Dan Middleton]

This isn’t a matter of race in general, it’s a question of the specific word “interracial.” It is not a pejorative, strictly speaking, but it has negative connotations because it’s hardly ever heard except in the context of interracial relationships/marriage - which is indeed, in a sense, “beyond the scope of dialogue” since mainstream society has long since (thankfully) realized it should be a non-issue.

The word looks even more conspicuous in this case since it’s following directly on the heels of a reference to homosexuality.

The question is what kind of discussion the use of the word wasn’t meant to spur. I honestly am at a loss as to what the author of the piece was trying to communicate by using that word.

[Dan Middleton]

Should read “WAS meant to spur.” Apologies for the typo.