Old Geezers' Crusade

I am still having trouble digesting the recent, Old Geezers’ Crusade, article by David Brooks

First, in the article, it was stated. “People are most unhappy in middle age and become happier as they get older.” That is complete ‘horse-hockey!’. Middle age is when you are ambitious, active and productive. In my opinion, middle age is the most satisfying time of life. Old age and retirement can be comfortable, but ambition, productivity and ‘happiness’ are things of the past.

Second, according to Brooks, "The only way an economic crisis in the United States can be avoided is for the Geezers to take it upon themselves to arise and force change. The young lack the power. Only the old can lead changes in health care and retirement age spending to make life better for their grandchildren."

The only answer given to accomplish that idea is for us Geezers to ‘Organize Around the Cause of Unselfishness!’ .

It seems to me that Brooks, in the same breath, went on to debunk that theory by saying; "It will not make any difference in how we vote, The politicians can not avert fiscal suicide. It’s clear that change will not come from Washington. It’s up to The Geezers, they are our future!" Again, no answer as to what we Geezers are supposed to do; except to be ‘unselfish’.

It might be true, but I take a little offense in the idea that we Old Geezers are selfish.

I’m at a loss for real answers! Maybe the best thing we Geezers can do is try our best to convince the young that they need to ‘spend less than they earn’. If they fail to ‘save’, they will never be free! The politicians will never learn!