From the GOAT to the goat

The term GOAT (Greatest of All Time) is typically given to Muhammad Ali. In the bible those who are disobedient and degenerate are liken to a goat and found on the left hand side of Christ and as such will not regain glory.

My Version

Like Tom Brokaw I too believe that there was/is a generation of Americans who deserve to be called the “greatest generation”, unfortunately it is not mine nor that of my parents, but of their parents who when faced with adversity simply took on the chin, got up and dusted themselves off and created something bigger, something better, something worthy of the sacrifices of the previous 160 years.

My generation that of my parents are the black sheep or the goat, of American history. We’ve only known ease, comfort, and prosperity. Yes, we have had opportunities to grow but unlike the greatest generation who took it on the chin, we’ve simply applied a healthy dose of bag-bam and enough band-aids to create a mummy.

Cynics never contribute, so here is my contribution…..

I truly hope the economy blows up! I hope is some fashion that we are transported back to the 1950’s, which figures would indicate that in real terms we are close to those post WWII levels. I hope that the baby boomers loose everything….sorry mom and dad! Why? Because I hope that I am called upon to take care of my family. I want things to slow down. I want people to save and live frugally. I do not want to live in the American Façade anymore.

Do not make the mistake that I am calling for an end of capitalism. I am simply calling for responsibility.

So from the goats to the GOATS, I’m sorry. But this is what I will do. I will save money and not rely on the government (my neighbors) to provide me my retirement. I will eat leftovers. I will grow a garden. I will take care of my vehicle for more than 3 years. I will make do with less. I will spend more nights with my family building forts and playing board games. I will pick up trash. I will conserve.