Yes We Can!

Baby Boomers Move Over

A common refrain of the 60s was "you're either part of the problem, or part of the solution." Today, we stand at the cusp of change, and some believe it's time for the Boomers to step up or shut up.

Rough words but succinct and reflect the sentiments of Jeff Gordinier, author, X Saves the World: How Generation X Got the Shaft But Can Still Keep Everything From Sucking. Gordinier focuses on the contributions and accomplishments of the so-called "lost" generation, those born between 1964 and 1980. He says that the Baby Boomer mythology has actually stunted their growth.

If the following video doesn't inspire you to act, change, hope or dream, then I guess Gordinier is right. It's time to move over.

Comments

[Nicolette]

I'm curious what brought you here if not for the inspiration?

[cbe]

No, I should have said "I'm not stupid, but I don't get the video." I did watch it again; it made more sense and I can appreciate it. I can also see that it might inspire some people. My analytical brain doesn't necessarily want inspiration.

[Nicolette]

I, too, was born at the end of the Baby Boomer generation and don't readily identify with the 60s. While the author of this book takes a harsh view of that generation, I think it's intended to create conversation more than division. I definitely didn't get the sense that he was calling anyone "stupid."

Thanks for commenting.

[cbe]

I was born at the end of the Baby Boom so I don't really feel like I have a lot in common with the rest of my generation. I can tell, though, that I'm not one of the Gen-X'ers you referred to because I don't understand what it is that "We Can" do. I'm not stupid, by the way, nor am I ready to move over.