tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21373052.post5772817979912419366..comments2023-11-02T06:31:36.840-07:00Comments on The Sandwich Machine: The Gen X CandidateWalrushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05608261154284316277noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21373052.post-6195495023050848652008-02-24T20:50:00.000-08:002008-02-24T20:50:00.000-08:00Gen X started in 1961 when Obama was born. Douglas...Gen X started in 1961 when Obama was born. Douglas Copeland, who wrote Generation X was also born in 1961. It's largely considered to be 1961 to 1981, also defined as 'the 13th generation,' in reference to it being the 13th generation of Americans. 1961 does overlap with Baby Boomers, but if you look at Obama's upbringing and life, and his attitude towards institutions (running for office aside) he is truly a Gen Xer. He was moved about, broken home child, his dissenfranchised youth was more akin to ours than to baby boomers and colored his approach to community activism. He's an Xer.Walrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05608261154284316277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21373052.post-23008227666376400832008-02-23T21:50:00.000-08:002008-02-23T21:50:00.000-08:00Is Obama really a Gen X candidate? He's older than...Is Obama really a Gen X candidate? He's older than I am, and I believe I'm at the tail end of the boomers. I'm not sure the Gen X'ers are officially old enough to run for President yet.<BR/><BR/>Of course, these things are malleable, and if I get moved into Gen X, I certainly won't complain.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057141977192915700noreply@blogger.com