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Once-in-a-generation (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 months ago by cm0002@lemmy.world to c/funny@sh.itjust.works

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[–] nocklobster@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (2 children)

They grew up in a for the most part prosperous time, middle class had 2 cars in the driveway, jobs were easier to obtain, it's no wonder alot of them think the way they do.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 1 points 4 months ago

Boomers grew up in a world with a 91% top-tier income tax rate that drove businesses to spend their excess income on products and services, which became their parents' paychecks.