In Obama, many see an end to the baby boomer era (Barf Alert!)

The Chicago Sun Times ^ | 1-11-09 | AP

[444Flyer]

NEW YORK-When George W. Bush lifts off in his helicopter on Inauguration Day, leaving Washington to make way for Barack Obama, he may not be the only thing disappearing on the horizon.

To a number of social analysts, historians, bloggers and ordinary Americans, Jan.20 will symbolize the passing of an entire generation: the baby boomer years.

[Arthur McGowan]

The “greatest generation” has stood in the way of abolishing the Soshcurity Ponzi scheme, sat on their hands while abortion was “legalized,” totally bought into the government-school hoax—what’s so great about them?

[doorgunner69]

Well we don't care what you think.

The "slacker" generation often shows up in these threads to trash the Boomers.

The consumers of "grunge" music deserve little to no attention.

[444Flyer]

“55,000 plus names mostly of us ‘Baby Boomers’ are engraved on a wall...”

Thanked and Never forgotten.

Vietnam “Reflections” by Lee Teter
http://www.art.com/asp/sp-asp/_/pd—10087829/Vietnam_Reflections.htm

[EagleUSA]

How about a not natural born President, and this under the eyes of the Supreme Court when rejecting appeals.
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The SCOTUS has been a target of the socialists for a very long time. The courts are also targeted as facilitators of socialism and a totalitarian, authoritarian government.

It is just sad that over half of the American public DOES NOT GET IT.

[USAF70]

I thought I could handle my emotions when I first visited the ‘wall’ many years ago but I was wrong. I could not keep back the tears.

Now that I am an old vet, I thought maybe now I could handle my emotions. After clicking on the link you provided I am wrong again. I guess it’s something one really never gets over.

I do appreciate your posting of the link.

[Renegade]

This Boomer (class of 47’) thinks that Bambi is in for one hell of a rude awakening .

[ImpBill]

Serious question here. Can you possibly provide "the" definition of "Baby Boomer"?

I always thought it was the generation of babies born after the GI's returned from WWII. I always have thought I was the quintessential "Baby Boomer" - born in 1946 and graduated High School in 1964 when you were born.

If we are of the same generation then we should indeed have great political clout.

[444Flyer]

You're welcome. I can't look at that print without tearing up. My Dad sent me the print and it will be framed and hanging on my office wall soon.

[fivecatsandadog]

“Bambi” - that’s the best one I’ve heard yet....

[WilliamofCarmichael]

In Obama, many see an end to the baby boomer era boomers

.. when Obama and the Rat Party (formerly the traditional, patriotic Democratic Party) implement their government health care system it will literally be the end of the Boomers, at least a large portion of them.

The system with its "national priorities" as in other government-health care countries could deem curative treatment too expensive given the patient's condition and/or "lifestyle."

The alternative? Palliative care.

The real purpose of the rush for government managed health care? Solve the Social Security / Medicare problem. I bet.

[Jack Black]

Here are some conflicting definitions in graphic form for you, with sources, courtesy of the NY Times:

[444Flyer]

You understand it as I do. Those born between 1946 and 1964, born in the baby “boom” after WWII. (Couples had a lot of catching up to do.;))

And you are right there is great political clout. As of 2005, according to the US Census Bureau, there were 78.2 million Boomers in the U.S.. That's a LOT of clout...

[goodnesswins]

UM.....you need to rethink your comment.....my parents did an okay job considering their issues - my WWII father would find you to be a little bit “assUmptive”.....I’m a conservative....

[Sunshine Sister]

Thank you! I knew someone would have something to say about that wild accusation.

[weegee]

Shall we judge all of the Baby Boom on the music/politics of Country Joe (Stalin) and The Fish?

[buckalfa]

You think ! The 0’ssiah has already got that deer in the head lights look. It would be fun to watch him implode if the nation was not in so much peril. The sad thing thing though, me and a friend were discussing what out generation has brought to the table in terms of a legacy of political and social thought that will have a lasting impact, and unfortunately the answer was not much.

[buckalfa]

You think ! The 0’ssiah has already got that deer in the head lights look. It would be fun to watch him implode if the nation was not in so much peril. The sad thing thing though, me and a friend were discussing what out generation has brought to the table in terms of a legacy of political and social thought that will have a lasting impact, and unfortunately the answer was not much.

[the OlLine Rebel]

“From the generation raised with the decency and common sense lessons of WW II”

Huh? Who is that? George Bush’s generation, which I thought was “Baby Boom”?

“to the generation of video games, online porn and reality TV. We no longer have a chief executive”

And who is that? Baby Boom again? Or Gen X? Because I’m pretty sure Obama also counts as “Baby Boom”.

Too bad he isn’t the Disco kind of Baby Boom, but closer to his elders in the hippie dippie BB.

[the OlLine Rebel]

So-called “GG” (let’s not forget who coined that phrase, which was never used before he got on NYTimes bestseller list) cannot have been the greatest because it raised the WORST (Hippies). So much for that apellation.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Yes; they loved Dr. Spock. Thanks alot, (Mr.) Spock and the sheeple who followed that jackass idiot.