Idea for a new welfare system
I think these people called Baby Boomers don't have enough money.
I think we should start a welfare system that gives them money, and takes it away from the Gen X, Millenials and oh let's not forget Gen Z. A wealth redistribution scheme if you will.
We gotta protect little old grandma. Yeah, her house is paid off and yes it quadrupled in value since the 80s. But who cares, it's not her fault. In fact, I think she pays too much in property taxes. Let's lower those down.
Yes her kids are grown. She doesn't pay childcare or rent but come on, she still deserves welfare.
Those young whipper snappers? Well, who told them to have kids they can't afford? Childcare too expensive? Tough! Boomers figured it out. And don't even think about bothering grandma. She's paid her dues. She deserves peace and quiet, maybe she can take a Norwegian CruiseTM this year.
Rent too expensive? Well just work more! Pull yourself up by them bootstraps.
I know liberals will never go for it. They care too much about the poor. And progressives? Forget about it. I mean those tree huggers would never support such a regressive program. But hey, if we have to drag them kicking and screaming into utopia, well that's just what we'll do.
Anyways, what should we call this new welfare system? Hmm.
Well, it's for grandma's security, so maybe we can call it that. And it's a social program.
Social Security! That's it!
Thanks for coming to my TedTalk.
PS, I also have a healthcare program for grandma brewing up, new details coming soon!