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Confessions of an Old Man: How Millennials are Being Robbed
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When I look at my millennial kids, I feel tremendous guilt, frustration, shame and anger, and I feel helpless as I turn sixty-five. I must confess that my generation is robbing future generations. This book is about how their future is being stolen right in front of their eyes and what the younger generations can do about it. It is not a personal exposé, as one might expect from the title, but a statement of collective guilt that places the responsibility on my generation for dealing a bad card to future generations.
This is a call to action for the MI generation—who has the most to lose if the United States continues with its current domestic and foreign policies. Millennials and the iGeneration combined are called the MI generation in this book. They are defined as those who were born between 1980 and 2018, and they represent almost half the US population. It is also a call to those parents and grandparents who want to leave a better America for their children and grandchildren. Members of the MI generation are paying the bills for my generation. Therefore, they must have a say in their own future.
My generation controls Congress, the Supreme Court, the presidency and most of corporate America. President Trump, who is seventy-one, calls Washington, DC, a “swamp,” while some call it “the Establishment or the Beltway.
America’s future depends on the MI generation using its energy and idealism to start making changes. At the end of the day, the responsibility for changing the course of American history lies with the MI generation. Members of the MI generation have the choice of letting their future be decided by rich old white men or take charge of their destiny by participating in the political process. The simple fact is that nobody will look out for the MI generation’s interests if its members don’t do so themselves.
For previous cover edition see here
When I look at my millennial kids, I feel tremendous guilt, frustration, shame and anger, and I feel helpless as I turn sixty-five. I must confess that my generation is robbing future generations. This book is about how their future is being stolen right in front of their eyes and what the younger generations can do about it. It is not a personal exposé, as one might expect from the title, but a statement of collective guilt that places the responsibility on my generation for dealing a bad card to future generations.
This is a call to action for the MI generation—who has the most to lose if the United States continues with its current domestic and foreign policies. Millennials and the iGeneration combined are called the MI generation in this book. They are defined as those who were born between 1980 and 2018, and they represent almost half the US population. It is also a call to those parents and grandparents who want to leave a better America for their children and grandchildren. Members of the MI generation are paying the bills for my generation. Therefore, they must have a say in their own future.
My generation controls Congress, the Supreme Court, the presidency and most of corporate America. President Trump, who is seventy-one, calls Washington, DC, a “swamp,” while some call it “the Establishment or the Beltway.
America’s future depends on the MI generation using its energy and idealism to start making changes. At the end of the day, the responsibility for changing the course of American history lies with the MI generation. Members of the MI generation have the choice of letting their future be decided by rich old white men or take charge of their destiny by participating in the political process. The simple fact is that nobody will look out for the MI generation’s interests if its members don’t do so themselves.
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About the author
Munir Moon
3 books33 followersMunir Moon is a former financial industry executive, a successful small business owner and an author of three books. Moon spent eight years in the financial industry, starting at Chase Econometrics and ending at a savings and loan association during the 1980s. Moon is the CEO of Interstate Group, Inc., a Southern California-based company that has been recognized three times as one of the top 500 fastest-growing small businesses by Inc. 500. He earned his B.S. in engineering, M.S. in economics and M.B.A. in finance from UCLA.
He was a firsthand observer of the financial crisis in the 1980s, which resulted in the demise of the savings and loan industry, to be repeated in 2008 in a different form. Having a son born with cancer who survived numerous surgeries, he has experienced the best and worst of American healthcare system. As a businessman, he appreciates the impact of over-regulations, taxes, and globalization.
His most recent book, Confessions of an Old Man: How Millennials are Being Robbed, is a call to action for the MI generation (defined as those born after 1980)—a generation with the most to lose if the United States continues with its current domestic and foreign policies. Baby boomers have much to answer for: a legacy of economic instability, poor job growth, and an environmental disregard. This book is a statement of collective guilt that places the responsibility on the author’s generation for dealing a bad card to its children.
The first book, The Beltway Beast: Stealing from Future Generations and Destroying the Middle Class, transcends the anger and frustration of American people with their leaders failing to solve the country’s problems. It documents our current reality and offers transformational ideas, such as shrinking the Presidential Primary process by utilizing technology, reducing healthcare costs through patient rewards program, and using a Value Based Tax system that transfers power from Washington back to the states.
The Middle Class Comeback: Women, Millennials, and Technology Leading the Way, counters the negativity of the dominant narrative surrounding the past, the present, and most importantly, the future of the American middle class. It presents a hopeful blueprint for its revival, with women, millennials, and technology being major factors, while addressing the transformation of ever-rising health-care and education costs and taxes that adversely impact the middle class.
He was a firsthand observer of the financial crisis in the 1980s, which resulted in the demise of the savings and loan industry, to be repeated in 2008 in a different form. Having a son born with cancer who survived numerous surgeries, he has experienced the best and worst of American healthcare system. As a businessman, he appreciates the impact of over-regulations, taxes, and globalization.
His most recent book, Confessions of an Old Man: How Millennials are Being Robbed, is a call to action for the MI generation (defined as those born after 1980)—a generation with the most to lose if the United States continues with its current domestic and foreign policies. Baby boomers have much to answer for: a legacy of economic instability, poor job growth, and an environmental disregard. This book is a statement of collective guilt that places the responsibility on the author’s generation for dealing a bad card to its children.
The first book, The Beltway Beast: Stealing from Future Generations and Destroying the Middle Class, transcends the anger and frustration of American people with their leaders failing to solve the country’s problems. It documents our current reality and offers transformational ideas, such as shrinking the Presidential Primary process by utilizing technology, reducing healthcare costs through patient rewards program, and using a Value Based Tax system that transfers power from Washington back to the states.
The Middle Class Comeback: Women, Millennials, and Technology Leading the Way, counters the negativity of the dominant narrative surrounding the past, the present, and most importantly, the future of the American middle class. It presents a hopeful blueprint for its revival, with women, millennials, and technology being major factors, while addressing the transformation of ever-rising health-care and education costs and taxes that adversely impact the middle class.
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May 24, 2018
Reviewed by Kayti Nika Raet for Readers' Favorite
Confessions of an Old Man: How I Am Stealing From Future Generations by Munir Moon is a call to action. Focusing on the Millennial and so called iGen generations, Moon posits that these generations have the most to lose if the United States continues with its current economic course. Munir points out that they are currently paying entitlement that they may not get to enjoy once they reach the age that the Baby Boomers are now, and as such they have a right to demand a say in their future. Putting most of his focus on the federal sector by calling Washington D.C. the Beltway Beast, Moon points out that an amalgamation of economic, racial, and political disparities have led us to where we are today - from the ballooning student debt, to the healthcare crisis, and national debt. He is careful not to blame either party as he points out that this is a beast at least thirty years in the making. But Confessions of an Old Man: How I Am Stealing From Future Generations by Munir Moon is not all doom and gloom as he offers practical solutions and injects a fair bit of hope into the narrative.
I found Confessions of an Old Man by Munir Moon to be well written and informative. As a Millennial myself, I was aware of a lot of the things Moon mentions in the text, either because of its direct effect on myself or my peers so it was great to encounter a book that 'got it' but also managed to offer a moderate political approach. Overall, it is written in a way that makes for easy consumption and understanding his insights on the way we think about healthcare and how it is to our detriment was enlightening, to say the least. Moon has proven his writing to be a much needed resource. His book is short but impactful and provides numerous tools in the appendix as a call to action.
Confessions of an Old Man: How I Am Stealing From Future Generations by Munir Moon is a call to action. Focusing on the Millennial and so called iGen generations, Moon posits that these generations have the most to lose if the United States continues with its current economic course. Munir points out that they are currently paying entitlement that they may not get to enjoy once they reach the age that the Baby Boomers are now, and as such they have a right to demand a say in their future. Putting most of his focus on the federal sector by calling Washington D.C. the Beltway Beast, Moon points out that an amalgamation of economic, racial, and political disparities have led us to where we are today - from the ballooning student debt, to the healthcare crisis, and national debt. He is careful not to blame either party as he points out that this is a beast at least thirty years in the making. But Confessions of an Old Man: How I Am Stealing From Future Generations by Munir Moon is not all doom and gloom as he offers practical solutions and injects a fair bit of hope into the narrative.
I found Confessions of an Old Man by Munir Moon to be well written and informative. As a Millennial myself, I was aware of a lot of the things Moon mentions in the text, either because of its direct effect on myself or my peers so it was great to encounter a book that 'got it' but also managed to offer a moderate political approach. Overall, it is written in a way that makes for easy consumption and understanding his insights on the way we think about healthcare and how it is to our detriment was enlightening, to say the least. Moon has proven his writing to be a much needed resource. His book is short but impactful and provides numerous tools in the appendix as a call to action.
August 2, 2018
I received this Kindle book through a Goodreads giveaway, all thoughts and opinions are mine alone.
This book was especially of interest to me as the mother of a 2018 high school graduate. I feel like he made very good points and explained them in a way that I could understand. It seems to be especially geared towards the next 2 upcoming elections so it would be a good book to read soon, although I'm sure the logic of the book will continue to apply. There are several tables with names of people in Congress and the House of Representatives, how long they've served and if they plan to run for reelection, etc. It's very current now.
This book was especially of interest to me as the mother of a 2018 high school graduate. I feel like he made very good points and explained them in a way that I could understand. It seems to be especially geared towards the next 2 upcoming elections so it would be a good book to read soon, although I'm sure the logic of the book will continue to apply. There are several tables with names of people in Congress and the House of Representatives, how long they've served and if they plan to run for reelection, etc. It's very current now.
January 10, 2021
Millennials (1980-1998) + iGeneration or Z (1998-) = MI generation.
The Old Man’s (65, author/writer, narrator) future concerns are for his 3 sons & their next-generation offspring.
The American political system has skyrocketed the national debt which will cause the MI generation to have to pay for it the rest of their lives, a very expensive higher education system that will not guarantee a decent payable job, & Medicare, Medicaid & the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which is a truly unaffordable/inaccessible health-care system.
Social Security & retirement is at the top of their list.
The Beltway Beast has spent over $6 trillion on its global war on terrorism in Afghanistan & Iraq.
Then finally there is global warming, gun violence & the National Rifle Association (NRA), & the survival of the fittest election year (red-versus-blue).
The MI generation wants change. Over 80 million are of diverse culture & registered voting age.
Millennials are interested in helping others & making a difference.
This is where the Electoral College comes in.
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) has played a key role in the formation of campaigns.
Every US President since Reagan has added $100’s of billions to the national debt.
Debt is other people’s money (OPM) that comes from the MI generation era.
The size of the interest payments will increase as the interest rate go up.
This will decrease the allotments given to vital institutions like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) & the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).
Millions of American jobs are being outsourced or moved to foreign countries.
Reserve currency is currency that is held by foreign governments (China) & financial institutions.
12/22/17, the law the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act was passed/signed.
This will give some tax relief to part of the middle class at the beginning, then take it back after 10 yrs.
Corporations & the top 1% will get permanent tax benefits.
The cost of attendance is determined by the individual college. Like everything else it doesn’t seem to go down.
Uncle Sam borrows 2% interest & charges the student’s 7% interest on their Navient college or other educational loans. Do the math!
In America socialism is hidden under capitalism.
Citizens face inequality everywhere, in wealth/income, gender, race, education, or even representation in the government.
PPL who work are taxed at a higher rate than the 1%’s nonworking income (appreciation of their investments) unless they sell.
The uncontrolled costs of medical care are manipulated by hospitals, Big Pharma, doctors, testing laboratories, insurance companies, & malpractice lawyers.
Pollution has always affected everyone.
16,000 scientists from 184 countries have stated global warming is a dire strait.
Can the MI generation reduce the causes?
Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution: Each Electoral College elects the President & Vice President of the US. Each state has the same amount of House of Representatives (6 full, consecutive terms = 12 yrs.) & Senators (consecutive terms = 12 yrs.) in the 115th Congress. The District of Columbia has 3.
When voters go to the polls in a Presidential election yr. (2020), they are voting for the electors who will cast their ballots for that ticket (Republican, Democrat, or other independent parties, which hasn’t happened) in the Electoral College.
In the Electoral College, the H of R chooses the President & the Senate chooses the Vice President.
The Senate also elects the Judges (tenured) which are appointed by the President.
The financing of political campaigns is beyond the solar planets.
Having been in Congress for too long is part of the problem.
How do we solve the problem get out & vote!
The MI generation constitutes about 20–25 % of the voting population.
180 references, & several Appendix’s.
A must read for a under/grad PS college class.
An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written political science book. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great political science movie, a classroom PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series or even a documentary (A & E; History channel; Frontline; PBS). There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; MGN Press; Goodreads; MakingConnections; Making Connections discussion group talk; AmazonCrossing; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
The Old Man’s (65, author/writer, narrator) future concerns are for his 3 sons & their next-generation offspring.
The American political system has skyrocketed the national debt which will cause the MI generation to have to pay for it the rest of their lives, a very expensive higher education system that will not guarantee a decent payable job, & Medicare, Medicaid & the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which is a truly unaffordable/inaccessible health-care system.
Social Security & retirement is at the top of their list.
The Beltway Beast has spent over $6 trillion on its global war on terrorism in Afghanistan & Iraq.
Then finally there is global warming, gun violence & the National Rifle Association (NRA), & the survival of the fittest election year (red-versus-blue).
The MI generation wants change. Over 80 million are of diverse culture & registered voting age.
Millennials are interested in helping others & making a difference.
This is where the Electoral College comes in.
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) has played a key role in the formation of campaigns.
Every US President since Reagan has added $100’s of billions to the national debt.
Debt is other people’s money (OPM) that comes from the MI generation era.
The size of the interest payments will increase as the interest rate go up.
This will decrease the allotments given to vital institutions like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) & the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).
Millions of American jobs are being outsourced or moved to foreign countries.
Reserve currency is currency that is held by foreign governments (China) & financial institutions.
12/22/17, the law the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act was passed/signed.
This will give some tax relief to part of the middle class at the beginning, then take it back after 10 yrs.
Corporations & the top 1% will get permanent tax benefits.
The cost of attendance is determined by the individual college. Like everything else it doesn’t seem to go down.
Uncle Sam borrows 2% interest & charges the student’s 7% interest on their Navient college or other educational loans. Do the math!
In America socialism is hidden under capitalism.
Citizens face inequality everywhere, in wealth/income, gender, race, education, or even representation in the government.
PPL who work are taxed at a higher rate than the 1%’s nonworking income (appreciation of their investments) unless they sell.
The uncontrolled costs of medical care are manipulated by hospitals, Big Pharma, doctors, testing laboratories, insurance companies, & malpractice lawyers.
Pollution has always affected everyone.
16,000 scientists from 184 countries have stated global warming is a dire strait.
Can the MI generation reduce the causes?
Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution: Each Electoral College elects the President & Vice President of the US. Each state has the same amount of House of Representatives (6 full, consecutive terms = 12 yrs.) & Senators (consecutive terms = 12 yrs.) in the 115th Congress. The District of Columbia has 3.
When voters go to the polls in a Presidential election yr. (2020), they are voting for the electors who will cast their ballots for that ticket (Republican, Democrat, or other independent parties, which hasn’t happened) in the Electoral College.
In the Electoral College, the H of R chooses the President & the Senate chooses the Vice President.
The Senate also elects the Judges (tenured) which are appointed by the President.
The financing of political campaigns is beyond the solar planets.
Having been in Congress for too long is part of the problem.
How do we solve the problem get out & vote!
The MI generation constitutes about 20–25 % of the voting population.
180 references, & several Appendix’s.
A must read for a under/grad PS college class.
An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written political science book. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great political science movie, a classroom PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series or even a documentary (A & E; History channel; Frontline; PBS). There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; MGN Press; Goodreads; MakingConnections; Making Connections discussion group talk; AmazonCrossing; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
May 25, 2018
Confessions of an Old Man: How I Am Stealing From Future Generations by Munir Moon is a non-fiction book that summons Millennials - the MI Generation - to mobilize for a shift that the Boomer generation (and to some extent, the Generation X'ers) are leaving as their political, environmental, and financial legacy. It's a guide that offers a no-holds-barred analysis on how the United States became a nation riddled with debt, student loans, limited and expensive healthcare options, inequality, war, and nuclear "leadership." Moon takes a fatherly approach in his narrative, offering solutions for the fact-based and figure-heavy problems he feels some responsibility for as a Boomer (although he hardly comes across as complicit).
Swift and to the point, Moon writes with clarity and optimism without the unnecessary sugar coating that might detract from what he has to say. And my goodness, he sure has a lot to say. In a time where many Millennials feel empowered by our collective voice, but at the same time tied down by archaic mindsets and the invention of hyper-patriotism intended to shame and silence us, Confessions of an Old Man: How I Am Stealing From Future Generations by Munir Moon calls us to dig deep and press on. While it may be too late for past generations to back peddle, it can be the dawn of a new age for the most educated (and as a result, the most indebted) generation to inherit the sins of our fathers. The Millennials have their work cut out for them, but with the wisdom of authors like Moon, we're a long way from lost.
Review written for Readers' Favorite.
Swift and to the point, Moon writes with clarity and optimism without the unnecessary sugar coating that might detract from what he has to say. And my goodness, he sure has a lot to say. In a time where many Millennials feel empowered by our collective voice, but at the same time tied down by archaic mindsets and the invention of hyper-patriotism intended to shame and silence us, Confessions of an Old Man: How I Am Stealing From Future Generations by Munir Moon calls us to dig deep and press on. While it may be too late for past generations to back peddle, it can be the dawn of a new age for the most educated (and as a result, the most indebted) generation to inherit the sins of our fathers. The Millennials have their work cut out for them, but with the wisdom of authors like Moon, we're a long way from lost.
Review written for Readers' Favorite.
July 10, 2018
This was a GoodReads giveaway win of a Kindle ebook.
This appears to be well researched. The target audience is really the young voting age adult or the MI (Millennial/IGeneration) as Moon likes to refer to them. The whole point of his opinion is that both current Left and Right sides fail to address the middle ground. They are too busily set in their ways and protecting their values and to increase their personal wealth.
What I got out of this was we are all afraid of change. We just want things to be the way they were. And we are too self centered to want change. We stopped looking at how to do what's best for the country and others. Screw everyone else and give me what is mine.
I would recommend this to everyone. At least read it to see if you are following the correct path for your own values. Don't adopt any political side without investigating why. We all need to reflect on where this country is going. We may not like the message, but if you don't face up to the problems, you can't move forward. And this world needs to move forward.
I am big on the truth. One can't solve problems without correct facts. Don't let someone tell you things without doing your own investigation. Only then can you find a solution.
As a father, my job is to leave my kids with a better life than my own. Being personally well off does not make the world we live in a better world. Change must occur.
Have a GoodReads.
This appears to be well researched. The target audience is really the young voting age adult or the MI (Millennial/IGeneration) as Moon likes to refer to them. The whole point of his opinion is that both current Left and Right sides fail to address the middle ground. They are too busily set in their ways and protecting their values and to increase their personal wealth.
What I got out of this was we are all afraid of change. We just want things to be the way they were. And we are too self centered to want change. We stopped looking at how to do what's best for the country and others. Screw everyone else and give me what is mine.
I would recommend this to everyone. At least read it to see if you are following the correct path for your own values. Don't adopt any political side without investigating why. We all need to reflect on where this country is going. We may not like the message, but if you don't face up to the problems, you can't move forward. And this world needs to move forward.
I am big on the truth. One can't solve problems without correct facts. Don't let someone tell you things without doing your own investigation. Only then can you find a solution.
As a father, my job is to leave my kids with a better life than my own. Being personally well off does not make the world we live in a better world. Change must occur.
Have a GoodReads.
June 21, 2018
Confessions of an Old Man: How I Am Stealing From Future Generations by Munir Moon reflects the thoughts of an elderly man who looks past his age into what tomorrow holds for his offspring. Working from the premise that what millennials inherit depends on the choices we have made in the past and the choices we make today, he makes a strong case against the contemporary American political landscape and unveils glaring flaws in the system. The author explains how the political scene is structured to rob millennials of their future and plunge them into a life of misery, being on the receiving end of the repercussions of the decisions made by today’s politicians and decisions inspired by sheer greed. The author makes readers understand how society cares less about the legacy it leaves to future generations.
Well-researched and intelligently written, this book is a tool for reflection that everyone with a good conscience should read, a book for those who love the children of America. The author deftly exposes the stupidity in domestic and foreign policies, starting from policies related to taxes to foreign relations and to our relationship with the environment. I was shocked to learn for the first time that the cost of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan stands at an estimate of “$5,600,000,000,000 dollars and nearly 6,800 mostly young American soldiers killed, and counting.”
The tone in Confessions of an Old Man is strong, filled with rage — and rightly so — and the author comes across as informed and very insightful in his message. His arguments are backed by clear references, which even feature some Tweets, memos, conversations, and documents by or relating to key decision makers in the United States. This book should be perceived as a wake-up call to right the wrongs the generation before this one and the present generation are doing to the future of millennials. It’s a very realistic, prophetic statement about what we’ll leave to those who will come after us.
Well-researched and intelligently written, this book is a tool for reflection that everyone with a good conscience should read, a book for those who love the children of America. The author deftly exposes the stupidity in domestic and foreign policies, starting from policies related to taxes to foreign relations and to our relationship with the environment. I was shocked to learn for the first time that the cost of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan stands at an estimate of “$5,600,000,000,000 dollars and nearly 6,800 mostly young American soldiers killed, and counting.”
The tone in Confessions of an Old Man is strong, filled with rage — and rightly so — and the author comes across as informed and very insightful in his message. His arguments are backed by clear references, which even feature some Tweets, memos, conversations, and documents by or relating to key decision makers in the United States. This book should be perceived as a wake-up call to right the wrongs the generation before this one and the present generation are doing to the future of millennials. It’s a very realistic, prophetic statement about what we’ll leave to those who will come after us.
May 24, 2018
Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite
Confessions of an Old Man: How I Am Stealing from Future Generations by Munir Moon is an eye opener of a book in which he talks about things such as global warming, poor healthcare systems, expensive necessities of life, and leaving children in a cold, cruel world. At first glance, the book seems to talk about the things we hear on the radio and news channels, but as I read further, I realized that the author was going much deeper than I thought he would.
Munir Moon talks about how the Millennials are under great pressure because they have to make do with what they have. The Millennial generation is paying the price for not having a say in their future, having to make do with the current situation of the country, and trying to find a way to make it work, even though the future seems so bleak. What I appreciated most about this book is the fact that the author effortlessly talks about these hardships while at the same time emphasizing how this has the potential to become too much for the Millennial generation.
The flow of the book was great and the narrative was simple yet powerful. I felt that the book kept a pace that will be appreciated by most readers. By keeping up with the flow, Munir Moon ensured that the reader would not get bored and he built up the interest as the book progressed. This was an informative and thought provoking book that made me think of things that I never thought of before. As a Millennial, this was very interesting and made me reflect on many things I did not even know existed.
Confessions of an Old Man: How I Am Stealing from Future Generations by Munir Moon is an eye opener of a book in which he talks about things such as global warming, poor healthcare systems, expensive necessities of life, and leaving children in a cold, cruel world. At first glance, the book seems to talk about the things we hear on the radio and news channels, but as I read further, I realized that the author was going much deeper than I thought he would.
Munir Moon talks about how the Millennials are under great pressure because they have to make do with what they have. The Millennial generation is paying the price for not having a say in their future, having to make do with the current situation of the country, and trying to find a way to make it work, even though the future seems so bleak. What I appreciated most about this book is the fact that the author effortlessly talks about these hardships while at the same time emphasizing how this has the potential to become too much for the Millennial generation.
The flow of the book was great and the narrative was simple yet powerful. I felt that the book kept a pace that will be appreciated by most readers. By keeping up with the flow, Munir Moon ensured that the reader would not get bored and he built up the interest as the book progressed. This was an informative and thought provoking book that made me think of things that I never thought of before. As a Millennial, this was very interesting and made me reflect on many things I did not even know existed.
November 1, 2020
Millennials (1980-1998) + iGeneration or Z (1998-) = MI generation.
The Old Man’s (65, author/writer, narrator) future concerns are for his 3 sons & their next-generation offspring.
The American political system has skyrocketed the national debt which will cause the MI generation to have to pay for it the rest of their lives, a very expensive higher education system that will not guarantee a decent payable job, & Medicare, Medicaid & the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which is a truly unaffordable/inaccessible health-care system.
Social Security & retirement is at the top of their list.
The Beltway Beast has spent over $6 trillion on its global war on terrorism in Afghanistan & Iraq.
Then finally there is global warming, gun violence & the National Rifle Association (NRA), & the survival of the fittest election year (red-versus-blue).
The MI generation wants change. Over 80 million are of diverse culture & registered voting age.
Millennials are interested in helping others & making a difference.
This is where the Electoral College comes in.
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) has played a key role in the formation of campaigns.
Every US President since Reagan has added $100’s of billions to the national debt.
Debt is other people’s money (OPM) that comes from the MI generation era.
The size of the interest payments will increase as the interest rate go up.
This will decrease the allotments given to vital institutions like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) & the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).
Millions of American jobs are being outsourced or moved to foreign countries.
Reserve currency is currency that is held by foreign governments (China) & financial institutions.
12/22/17, the law the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act was passed/signed.
This will give some tax relief to part of the middle class at the beginning, then take it back after 10 yrs.
Corporations & the top 1% will get permanent tax benefits.
The cost of attendance is determined by the individual college. Like everything else it doesn’t seem to go down.
Uncle Sam borrows 2% interest & charges the student’s 7% interest on their Navient college or other educational loans. Do the math!
In America socialism is hidden under capitalism.
Citizens face inequality everywhere, in wealth/income, gender, race, education, or even representation in the government.
PPL who work are taxed at a higher rate than the 1%’s nonworking income (appreciation of their investments) unless they sell.
The uncontrolled costs of medical care are manipulated by hospitals, Big Pharma, doctors, testing laboratories, insurance companies, & malpractice lawyers.
Pollution has always affected everyone.
16,000 scientists from 184 countries have stated global warming is a dire strait.
Can the MI generation reduce the causes?
Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution: Each Electoral College elects the President & Vice President of the US. Each state has the same amount of House of Representatives (6 full, consecutive terms = 12 yrs.) & Senators (consecutive terms = 12 yrs.) in the 115th Congress. The District of Columbia has 3.
When voters go to the polls in a Presidential election yr. (2020), they are voting for the electors who will cast their ballots for that ticket (Republican, Democrat, or other independent parties, which hasn’t happened) in the Electoral College.
In the Electoral College, the H of R chooses the President & the Senate chooses the Vice President.
The Senate also elects the Judges (tenured) which are appointed by the President.
The financing of political campaigns is beyond the solar planets.
Having been in Congress for too long is part of the problem.
How do we solve the problem get out & vote!
The MI generation constitutes about 20–25 % of the voting population.
180 references, & several Appendix’s.
A must read for a under/grad PS college class.
An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written political science book. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great political science movie, a classroom PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series or even a documentary (A & E; History channel; Frontline; PBS). There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; MGN Press; Goodreads; MakingConnections; Making Connections discussion group talk; AmazonCrossing; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
The Old Man’s (65, author/writer, narrator) future concerns are for his 3 sons & their next-generation offspring.
The American political system has skyrocketed the national debt which will cause the MI generation to have to pay for it the rest of their lives, a very expensive higher education system that will not guarantee a decent payable job, & Medicare, Medicaid & the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which is a truly unaffordable/inaccessible health-care system.
Social Security & retirement is at the top of their list.
The Beltway Beast has spent over $6 trillion on its global war on terrorism in Afghanistan & Iraq.
Then finally there is global warming, gun violence & the National Rifle Association (NRA), & the survival of the fittest election year (red-versus-blue).
The MI generation wants change. Over 80 million are of diverse culture & registered voting age.
Millennials are interested in helping others & making a difference.
This is where the Electoral College comes in.
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) has played a key role in the formation of campaigns.
Every US President since Reagan has added $100’s of billions to the national debt.
Debt is other people’s money (OPM) that comes from the MI generation era.
The size of the interest payments will increase as the interest rate go up.
This will decrease the allotments given to vital institutions like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) & the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).
Millions of American jobs are being outsourced or moved to foreign countries.
Reserve currency is currency that is held by foreign governments (China) & financial institutions.
12/22/17, the law the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act was passed/signed.
This will give some tax relief to part of the middle class at the beginning, then take it back after 10 yrs.
Corporations & the top 1% will get permanent tax benefits.
The cost of attendance is determined by the individual college. Like everything else it doesn’t seem to go down.
Uncle Sam borrows 2% interest & charges the student’s 7% interest on their Navient college or other educational loans. Do the math!
In America socialism is hidden under capitalism.
Citizens face inequality everywhere, in wealth/income, gender, race, education, or even representation in the government.
PPL who work are taxed at a higher rate than the 1%’s nonworking income (appreciation of their investments) unless they sell.
The uncontrolled costs of medical care are manipulated by hospitals, Big Pharma, doctors, testing laboratories, insurance companies, & malpractice lawyers.
Pollution has always affected everyone.
16,000 scientists from 184 countries have stated global warming is a dire strait.
Can the MI generation reduce the causes?
Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution: Each Electoral College elects the President & Vice President of the US. Each state has the same amount of House of Representatives (6 full, consecutive terms = 12 yrs.) & Senators (consecutive terms = 12 yrs.) in the 115th Congress. The District of Columbia has 3.
When voters go to the polls in a Presidential election yr. (2020), they are voting for the electors who will cast their ballots for that ticket (Republican, Democrat, or other independent parties, which hasn’t happened) in the Electoral College.
In the Electoral College, the H of R chooses the President & the Senate chooses the Vice President.
The Senate also elects the Judges (tenured) which are appointed by the President.
The financing of political campaigns is beyond the solar planets.
Having been in Congress for too long is part of the problem.
How do we solve the problem get out & vote!
The MI generation constitutes about 20–25 % of the voting population.
180 references, & several Appendix’s.
A must read for a under/grad PS college class.
An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written political science book. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great political science movie, a classroom PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series or even a documentary (A & E; History channel; Frontline; PBS). There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; MGN Press; Goodreads; MakingConnections; Making Connections discussion group talk; AmazonCrossing; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
September 25, 2018
Throughout this book Moon discusses politics. Not just if his side is right and the other side is wrong. but discusses the hard questions of what it takes to makes a lasting government. Moon discusses things such as healthcare and how it is becoming overly expensive to have let alone need health care. He talks of how Medicare Medicaid and the ACA are a huge burden to taxpayers and how money is having to be borrowed on the backs of Millennials to fund all of this.
Also discusses is climate change. "The rhetoric claiming that reducing greenhouse gases is detrimental to job creation and economic growth in the united states negates the fact that there will be no jobs if there is no planet."
Moon holds no punches. He goes after the Republic Party for passing the tax bill in 2017 which raises the deficit which millennials will have to deal with. He also discusses the ACA and how it was noble to try to get everyone affordable healthcare that the bill did not discuss things such as medical payments and doctors visits. Most people could afford some kind of health care plan, it was the services that were too expensive.
One other point he makes is how both parties seem to be only looking out for themselves and not the good of the country in the future. They want to make sure they can get rich now, or that their retirement will be funded. They are not looking for ways to reduce spending, shrink the deficit, or even work on national issues that most people really care about. Moon also discusses how there are more people feeling independent than on the right or left, but the current establishment does not really allow for a third party to enter the mix. He discusses how Bernie Sanders is independent but has to run as a Democrat because there is no other option.
Also discusses is climate change. "The rhetoric claiming that reducing greenhouse gases is detrimental to job creation and economic growth in the united states negates the fact that there will be no jobs if there is no planet."
Moon holds no punches. He goes after the Republic Party for passing the tax bill in 2017 which raises the deficit which millennials will have to deal with. He also discusses the ACA and how it was noble to try to get everyone affordable healthcare that the bill did not discuss things such as medical payments and doctors visits. Most people could afford some kind of health care plan, it was the services that were too expensive.
One other point he makes is how both parties seem to be only looking out for themselves and not the good of the country in the future. They want to make sure they can get rich now, or that their retirement will be funded. They are not looking for ways to reduce spending, shrink the deficit, or even work on national issues that most people really care about. Moon also discusses how there are more people feeling independent than on the right or left, but the current establishment does not really allow for a third party to enter the mix. He discusses how Bernie Sanders is independent but has to run as a Democrat because there is no other option.
October 16, 2020
I received a copy of this ebook through a Goodreads giveaway. This is my honest review. The author's support for his stance are well researched and sourced. The blame for the situation is spread in a bipartisan manner through both parties. I didn't feel that enough credit was given to the intentions of certain laws and systems put in place. There was no discussion of compromises that altered the ordinal intentions of the laws and systems discussed. But I did agree with the result of the implementation of the laws and systems. Where I think this book fails is in the answer what millennials, like myself, and gen z can do. There was the suggestion that protest will resolve some problems. While it can get the ball rolling politicians like to ignore protests whenever possible and discount them. The other assertion is to vote 3rd party or more moderate. This ignores the statistics on gen z and millennials being more progressive in many ideas. I that respect if felt out of touch. After reading the author's bio I realize why the focus was so much on the deficit. I agree it's a problem but in the face of climate change is seems a small issue, but then I'm not good with numbers. On the whole an interesting read.
July 3, 2018
Obsolete and fake news
Moon has written a negative picture of the American Pursuit of wealth. The one good thing is he lays blame on the congressional And senate systems with its elitist long term candidates. However, Moon does have an issue with Trump and he gives grim predictions of any of Tramp's plans. Yet, many have already been disprove.
Moon's primary intent is to show the upcoming generations that the babyboomers have robbed their generations blind by borrowing against a future which they have already hobbled, claiming it is too late for boomers to make changes. While much of this is true, it has actually been the legislative branch that has gotten out of hand. People have tried to reign in pork and other messes created, including the Social Security debacle of first borrowing funds from the trust, then dissolving the trust and mixing the funds in the general funds when they realized they would never be able to repay funds.
Like Moon's claim that the upcoming generations would be held responsible. Is no letter than his insistence they are the only ones who can change things
Moon has written a negative picture of the American Pursuit of wealth. The one good thing is he lays blame on the congressional And senate systems with its elitist long term candidates. However, Moon does have an issue with Trump and he gives grim predictions of any of Tramp's plans. Yet, many have already been disprove.
Moon's primary intent is to show the upcoming generations that the babyboomers have robbed their generations blind by borrowing against a future which they have already hobbled, claiming it is too late for boomers to make changes. While much of this is true, it has actually been the legislative branch that has gotten out of hand. People have tried to reign in pork and other messes created, including the Social Security debacle of first borrowing funds from the trust, then dissolving the trust and mixing the funds in the general funds when they realized they would never be able to repay funds.
Like Moon's claim that the upcoming generations would be held responsible. Is no letter than his insistence they are the only ones who can change things
November 11, 2018
I won this eBook as part of Goodreads Giveaways.
Confessions of an Old Man outlines how conservative policies and the government run by the Baby Boomers (“The Beltway Beast”) has screwed over the Millennials and the iGen (never heard that used before, but no, the kids in school now are not Millennials), collectively called the MI generation.
It’s fairly simply laid out, so I guess the audience is young people who are interested in politics, but don’t actually know much. I agree with the author’s politics, so I found the book gratifying, but not necessarily terribly illuminating. The student loan section was probably the most interesting part. Basically the government makes money off of loans, and this could be fixed at great relief to young people.
The book was written before the 2018 mid-term elections, which are at the time of this writing in the last stages of ballot counting. Thus there are details about races in 2018 which are now out of date.
Confessions of an Old Man outlines how conservative policies and the government run by the Baby Boomers (“The Beltway Beast”) has screwed over the Millennials and the iGen (never heard that used before, but no, the kids in school now are not Millennials), collectively called the MI generation.
It’s fairly simply laid out, so I guess the audience is young people who are interested in politics, but don’t actually know much. I agree with the author’s politics, so I found the book gratifying, but not necessarily terribly illuminating. The student loan section was probably the most interesting part. Basically the government makes money off of loans, and this could be fixed at great relief to young people.
The book was written before the 2018 mid-term elections, which are at the time of this writing in the last stages of ballot counting. Thus there are details about races in 2018 which are now out of date.
July 12, 2018
I read Confessions of an Old Man as part of a kindle giveaway. It's about time someone had the guts to admit that future generations are getting the shaft. Those is power are Baby Boomers and think as such thus ignoring constituent's problems that they don't encounter: healthcare, student debt, social security, etc. The idea of Moon's book is that the world has changed since the 50s, 60s, 70s and it's time for the US to modernize its thinking if it will progress. This book would be a great read for anyone with an open mind to read especially those in junior high, high school, college. It's time for the younger generation to take back their future.
September 30, 2018
I like the idea of student loan forgiveness or reduction as well as other ideas here like term limits and appreciate the attacks on modern America purloining the future of today's youth for short sighted policies. However, the felt like drudgery to get through and nothing particularly entertaining and exciting, let alone enlightening. Are the "MI" (Millennials + Generation Xers) going to be give short shrift, or as demographics change are they going to just vote their way to a brighter future once they are the dominant bloc? This is left as an exercise for the reader (to live through)
November 11, 2020
I won this book in the Goodreads giveaway. It was a very informative and eye-opening book about how the majority of political decisions made are not done in the best interests of the general public. It is sad that the middle-class and millennial individuals are at such a great disadvantage. The author provides solutions on how things need to change with regards to politics, which will ultimately improve our health care system and higher education system. It is a must-read.
July 19, 2018
Charlotte Bennett
Mr Moon has written a most intelligent book about the many problems facing our nation and his suggestion for ways to change our future are brilliant! I hope many people read this book and can support effecting the changes necessary to achieve our goal of a better future for all Americans, not just the rich.
Mr Moon has written a most intelligent book about the many problems facing our nation and his suggestion for ways to change our future are brilliant! I hope many people read this book and can support effecting the changes necessary to achieve our goal of a better future for all Americans, not just the rich.
May 24, 2019
Good ideals
Mr. Moon is spot on about most of his ideas and thoughts in this book. There are some that I don't fully agree with but everyone has a right to their opinion. More people should read this book though because it does make you question the way this country is going and what needs to change.
Mr. Moon is spot on about most of his ideas and thoughts in this book. There are some that I don't fully agree with but everyone has a right to their opinion. More people should read this book though because it does make you question the way this country is going and what needs to change.
August 29, 2018
Very good book that I would recommend both parties read. I am the old man and this book seems to be targeted a generation below me, but I still enjoyed the truth that is out their.
October 16, 2018
I won the kindle edition of this book in a Goodreads giveaway and cannot wait to read it!
October 23, 2018
Interesting read
November 13, 2018
Definitely worth consideration as a timely topic. Well composed and diligently put together as a compelling read.
September 4, 2022
I received this as part of a goodreads giveaway. I thought the author made some good points. I did think the author had some bad takes re: healthcare.
July 23, 2018
A call to arms for Millennials
Let’s hope this catches on. The message in this book simplifies and brings forward the atrocities caused by the government to the future citizens of America. There definitely needs to be a change soon.
Let’s hope this catches on. The message in this book simplifies and brings forward the atrocities caused by the government to the future citizens of America. There definitely needs to be a change soon.
August 3, 2018
Finally, someone is willing to be honest about the awful hand dealt to millenials!! It has always been more popular to just demonize us rather than speak the truth. Thank you for your honesty, bravery, and for articulating in depth the experience all millenials have lived.
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