"And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate."

Baby boomers comprised a larger share of voters in 2024, accounting for 32%, but they are trending lower after hitting a peak of 36% in 2016.

Ocasio-Cortez, a millennial herself, expects the younger generation will soon tip the scales in American politics.

“Millennials are not punk kids anymore. We’re grown adults with mortgages and kids,” she said. “And we—that generation is starting to be decisive at the polls. And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate. And we’re taking the reins.”

From global warming to debt crisis to lack of affordable health insurance (all intentional), Boomers have definitely overstayed their welcome.

  • TrackinDaKraken@lemmy.worldEnglish
    285·
    15 hours ago

    She didn’t say “boomers”, fucking Fortune added that. And they reported this specifically to stir the bogus generational conflict.

    AOC should not have mentioned generations at all, she’s supposed to be uniting us against the billionaire class, and here she is quoted in a billionaire rag about this. I hope she does better, and soon.

    • sfgifz@lemmy.world
      10·
      14 hours ago

      That khumbaya idealist world is not happening. The other side actively weaponizes these conflicts successfully, if you keep pretending they don’t exist you alienate everyone.

      • kestrel7_7@lemmy.world
        171·
        15 hours ago

        Generational warfare is counterproductive. I have much more in common with a working class boomer, than I do with a rich person who is my same age.

        • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
          32·
          15 hours ago

          Ok…

          So complain about Fortune magazine…

          Or at least click the link to see which part of the headline AOC actually said before blaming her for the entire headline.

          Like, it’s just such a weird line to care enough to read the headline and write a comment…

          But not take the two seconds to see what her actual quote says.

          “Millennials are not punk kids anymore. We’re grown adults with mortgages and kids,” she said. “And we—that generation is starting to be decisive at the polls. And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate. And we’re taking the reins.”

          What about that is “generational warfare” that upset you so much?

          Do you disagree with the reality of what she’s saying?

          Or do you acknowledge it’s true, and are just upset someone said it? Because saying it is what wins elections.