Generation X

[spunkloaf]

So I did some research.  I found out that I am part of three generations: Generation X, Generation Y and the MTV generation.

Then I found out about this, the "9/11" generation.  Very interesting.


Thomas Reissmann criticized the Newsweek's use of term "Generation 9/11" because it was suspected that the term was used to support an "us" (a Pro-war Generation) versus "them" (a common enemy) mentality. Any young adult who did not believe in or forever commit to the traits of Generation 9/11 would be made to feel guilty and counterproductive towards or undermining society. A study was done throughout several colleges in the Midwestern United States by Patricia Somers and her research colleagues on people born from 1978 to 1988 also shortly after the attacks. The survey was conducted in order to research views of "Generation 9/11" towards the "us" versus "them" mentality, also known as Terror management theory, and showed that the mentality had not fully taken hold.:"The students questioned military and political reactions following 9/11." [1] However, despite all the research, Somers still believes that the term Generation 9/11 [1] is still a prediction at best and that only time will tell whether 9/11 has had any lasting effect on this group of people. It may not be for decades to determine whether or not they are a "civic" or "lost" group. However, Somers does predict stronger political divisions in the future based on differing opinions about the meaning of "patriotism." [2] Others believe that the effects of 9/11 would only be temporary as many were already young adults then, and that they would eventually return to their regular ways of life they were accustomed to.




Hmm.

Anyways, which generation do you belong to--and what characteristics do you employ?

[Peter1469]

I was born in 1969, so whatever generation I belong to isn't one that you listed. 

I will say that some of the young men and women who have joined the military since 9-11 are truly amazing- especially those that manned-up and joined the infantry.  They are inspiring. 

[conley]

seems a lot of them were duped, unfortunately

signed up to go hunt down osama bin laden and ended up being peacekeepers in a country intent on destroying itself

[OswaldTheOsprey]

I was born in 1950-baby boomer all the way.

OswaldTheOsprey

[Vermouth]

What's the age range for Gen X and Gen Y? I'm so old I remember when MTV came out.

[they call me MR. GRUMPY god damn it!]

seems a lot of them were duped, unfortunately

signed up to go hunt down osama bin laden and ended up being peacekeepers in a country intent on destroying itself

in the mind of dems/libs every one every where is a victim.  the men and women serving in iraq were and are being victimized by bush, cheney, rove and the big oil cabal.  what is unfortunate are the attempts of the dems/libs to undermine the troops at every turn.

[Vermouth]

I was born in 1969, so whatever generation I belong to isn't one that you listed. 

I will say that some of the young men and women who have joined the military since 9-11 are truly amazing- especially those that manned-up and joined the infantry.  They are inspiring. 

Did you join the military right out of high school? You were young in Gulf War I.

[conley]

seems a lot of them were duped, unfortunately

signed up to go hunt down osama bin laden and ended up being peacekeepers in a country intent on destroying itself

in the mind of dems/libs every one every where is a victim.  the men and women serving in iraq were and are being victimized by bush, cheney, rove and the big oil cabal.  what is unfortunate are the attempts of the dems/libs to undermine the troops at every turn.

nothing "undermines" a US troop like sending him to a hellhole chock full of IEDs based on bull. maybe if you had served or knew anyone who had you might sympathize a bit more with the troops, rather than you constantly bashing them and saying they got what they signed up for.

[Peter1469]

I was born in 1969, so whatever generation I belong to isn't one that you listed. 

I will say that some of the young men and women who have joined the military since 9-11 are truly amazing- especially those that manned-up and joined the infantry.  They are inspiring. 

Did you join the military right out of high school? You were young in Gulf War I.

Yes.  My high school career was less than stellar.  The army gave me a job and a wake-up call.  I did much better in college and law school after that lesson. 

[spunkloaf]

seems a lot of them were duped, unfortunately

signed up to go hunt down osama bin laden and ended up being peacekeepers in a country intent on destroying itself

in the mind of dems/libs every one every where is a victim.  the men and women serving in iraq were and are being victimized by bush, cheney, rove and the big oil cabal.  what is unfortunate are the attempts of the dems/libs to undermine the troops at every turn.

Mmkay.  Not true.

I was born in 1969, so whatever generation I belong to isn't one that you listed. 

I will say that some of the young men and women who have joined the military since 9-11 are truly amazing- especially those that manned-up and joined the infantry.  They are inspiring. 

You are part of Generation X.  1965-1982.  I consider myself late generation X, early generation Y and very MTV.

I give much respect to those who joined the military to fight for our country--and it inspires me in ways that don't involve war or the military.