I heard two segments this morning on the Baby Boomers on the Wall Street Journal Report (XM Radio). PBS will air a program this evening called "The Boomer Century" in which the viewing public will learn that Boomers; (a) attribute success to self-empowerment (I'm Okay, You're Okay), (b) distrust authority, (c) are comfortable with change, and (d) are idealistic.

The other segment was about the potential glut of McMansions that may flood the real estate market as Baby Boomers start to downsize. As they seek smaller homes, many first-time home buyers (families) will be forced out of the market as demand for smaller homes increases.

Political angle?

Certainly. Hillary is the quintessential Baby Boomer. As this generation slides into its dotage it will elect a representative to write its legacy (and to greedily protect what it has amassed).

Labels: generational conflict