The octogenarians are also behind the rise of housing prices across the U.S. because they don't want to let go of their amassed real estate. Generation X should be handling more power and leadership positions, but many of us have been sidelined. Also Gen X is currently stuck in the middle of the generational sandwich, with our aging parents above us needing care, and a new generation of grandkids had by our Millenial children below us.
Octogenarian Oligarchy
The octogenarians are also behind the rise of housing prices across the U.S. because they don't want to let go of their amassed real estate. Generation X should be handling more power and leadership positions, but many of us have been sidelined. Also Gen X is currently stuck in the middle of the generational sandwich, with our aging parents above us needing care, and a new generation of grandkids had by our Millenial children below us.
I am 72 and I agree completely that many of those in power are just too darn old.
They have to die in office.
They have scandals to control.
Takes power to have control.