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I think this thread needs a little history lesson:

The Greatest Generation, also known as the G.I. Generation, is the generation that includes the veterans who fought in World War II. They were born from around 1901 through 1924, coming of age during the Great Depression. Journalist Tom Brokaw dubbed this the Greatest Generation in a book of the same name.[20]

The Silent Generation, also known as the "Lucky Few", were born 1925 through 1942. It includes those who were too young to join the service during World War II. It includes most of those who fought during the Korean War. Many had fathers who served in World War I. Generally recognized as the children of the Great Depression, this event during their formative years had a profound impact on them.

The Baby Boomers are the generation that was born following World War II, generally from 1946 up to 1964.

So, to #18 above; the Boomers did not put themselves in Vietnam! Additionally, you can see by the above definitions that the abstract generalities that have been thrown around in this thread fall apart very quickly!
 






So what's your point? You mentioned the Tom Brokaw book. There was also a documentary he produced and stared in. It was there that the question was asked of him, "what do you think of the baby boom generation"? His answer... "there potential was unrealized". Again, a nice way of saying that they are all talk and no walk. GIMME GIMME GIMME! They have taken more than any other generation and given back very little. It's not a point of view, its a matter of fact. So regardless of of which war the boomers served in (I myself have friends who were in Desert Storm and suffered both physical and mental trauma) that generation as a whole never lived up to their potential. In fact, they have made it more difficult for future generations. A fact! Any other history lessons you care to give?

Regarding this Thread...let's face it, AW and DC are in over their heads! Not an original idea between either of them. MCE, Patient First, COTs, and our Integrated Rating? What a catastrophe!
 












Nope. Just a privileged upbringing in a British have and have not society. Prep school and a Oxford education. Yep, 40 years old and a CEO of a global corporation. Reminds me of the old song by CCR. "Senators Son". It aint me, I aint no senators son!!! Ever wonder why reps do not receive annual stock options at GSK but at Pfizer, Merck, and J&J they do? Its the British elitist culture. Reps are "rank and file". AW was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and a brick of gold up hiss a$$. Never had to really work. Now he's royalty? Well cheers to you!
 






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Vietnam? History has shown that war should never have happened. Those heroic men and women experienced a hell I nor anyone should have gone through. You mentioned that many are homeless in such a wealthy country. Which generation should take the bulk of the responsibility for their well being? I would say the generation that put this individuals in those circumstances...the boomers! Where are they? My point is, as a whole, that generation was the epitome of selfish! Unrealized potential. The boomers. Again, thanks for nothing!
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What? For your information, the Vietnam War was started by The Greatest Generation. They drafted the boomers and shipped them over there. I agree that war should never have happened, but please don't blame it on the boomers.
 






No, boomers didn't cause the war. In fact many protested it. But they are the most selfish generation to have ever existed in the history of this earth. I do not want to down play the Vietnam war by any means. But as a generation they have given very little back. They tried with the women's movement. Now you have an almost mandatory dual income family oder to be middle class. Women bitch even more because they cannot "have it all". Gloria Steinem sold you a bill of goods. They promoted a enjoy lie now mentality but when the $hit hit the fan, they couldn't pay the bill. Look at them, refinanced their mortgages to the hilt. Cant retire because they never invested properly. Left their children and grandchildren with a load of debt. Thanks boomers!
 






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No, boomers didn't cause the war. In fact many protested it. But they are the most selfish generation to have ever existed in the history of this earth. I do not want to down play the Vietnam war by any means. But as a generation they have given very little back. They tried with the women's movement. Now you have an almost mandatory dual income family oder to be middle class. Women bitch even more because they cannot "have it all". Gloria Steinem sold you a bill of goods. They promoted a enjoy lie now mentality but when the $hit hit the fan, they couldn't pay the bill. Look at them, refinanced their mortgages to the hilt. Cant retire because they never invested properly. Left their children and grandchildren with a load of debt. Thanks boomers!
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Your over generalization produces an intellectually stunted argument. Neither Gloria Steinem or Timothy Leary or John Lennon were Baby Boomers! Yet they all had an influence over a very narrow slice of that pie! ....See # 21 above........ Which I see as the point of that post; that those demographic characterizations are so broad that they are no longer useful! And Tom Brokaw is not an expert; he is just trying to sell his book!
 






To the last post. So articulate. Masterful use of English grammar. You even have strong insight into recent U.S. history. Unfortunately all you have is conjecture, opinions and your interpretation of the Baby Boomers impact on society. It is generally agreed that the boomers have taken more and not lived up to their potential. That is where the term the "me generation" came from. So while I understand that it is difficult for you to hear, the facts are the facts. Your generation failed to pave a better way of life for future generations. Not blaming you individually. But as a whole my generalizations (ignorant to you) are valid. So as a Gen-y, I say this to you and your fellow boomers...retire already! You have clogged the system for too long! College grads can't find jobs due to your generations lack of financial self discipline. The truth hurts..stings when someone younger than you points out the reality of what you were a part of. Ahhh f-it! You don't care. You won't change. You will just try to throw a few adjectives out and try to make yourself sound more intelligent than you are. Thanks for nothing boomer!
 






"It is generally agreed that the boomers have taken more and not lived up to their potential."

Great straw man argument! I'll bet you voted for BO in the last two presidential elections! Who, by the way, is a Baby Boomer!
 






Let's just call him "boomer". Believe me, BO and the liberal left is all about the early baby boomers. Then they actually had to go to work. Saw what uncle same did to their pay checks. Free love, woman's movement, sit ins and acid trips no longer looked too good. So to answer your question, no BO for me. Boomer took and tool and took. Now can't retire due to poor financial planning. So their "taking" taking their time before retaining. Not out of want but need. Thus, "taking" jobs from young people like me who want to get started. Thanks "boomer"!
 






Just watched a piece on CNN discussing the "grey tsunami". One of the statics they mentioned is that the last wave of the baby boomers turn 50 next year. As a generation more than 70% have saved less than $45,000 for retirement. They went on to say that it is going to be catastrophic not only to their generation but to the younger generations as well. Social Security will eventually have to be changed in order to accommodate the baby boomers self indigence and greed. It's not opinion, it's a plain and simple fact. Thanks boomer!
 












most are stupid-I had my 1st million at age 34-kept saving, lived WAY under my means, NO vacations, humble homes and apartments, co. cars, and retired at 48 with more than I can dream of spending. It is a lifestyle and basic intelligence issue. NOT a single vacation in 10 yrs and all generic groceries. Boom! Different now!
 












Has GSK really prospered under his reign? Has his appointed leader around the world been effective leaders? The US operations continue to down spiral ie. Advair down 200 million q1 2014, new product launches are mediocre, and direction for the future unknown. Time for a change as well as BOD stockholders!!!
 






He was too young to have been handed the reigns of a global organization. Well spoken but lack the maturity needed. It's not always about "how many times you've tiered", more often than not, it's about experience and an established track record. He needed a little more time as an executive. A little more time on this earth being able to learn and acquire wisdom. Folks, in case you didn't know it, we work for SKB. A company that rewards poor behavior and a what have you done for me lately philosophy. Look at the CIA. China. Our current state of affairs. A shame!
 






The British Empire reached its peak centuries ago. GSK under yet another well-spoken, but horribly inept and inexperienced CEO is suffering the same fate. The Brits are all about trying to reclaim past glories. But those days are long over and no amount of King's English with style and no substance can bring it back. The only reason why Pfizer is going at AZ is that it's a better buy and doesn't carry the baggage of GSK's management, failed strategy and awful decisions of the past decade. Ruin, not rule, Brittania!
 






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most are stupid-I had my 1st million at age 34-kept saving, lived WAY under my means, NO vacations, humble homes and apartments, co. cars, and retired at 48 with more than I can dream of spending. It is a lifestyle and basic intelligence issue. NOT a single vacation in 10 yrs and all generic groceries. Boom! Different now!
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But you will get hit by a bus next week. See you soon.

Hugs,
God
 












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