Focus of Life and News-the generation born in 40's & 50's

Starting 2014 with a new Blog about the Focus of Life and News of my generation born in the 40'and 50'S. Why? Because, we are not fully represented by the political leaders of the day, whilst we are a growing social group in today's society. We are diverse and naturally all have different views. My views are dictated by my history and social group. Some would describe me as middle class and privileged which is probably correct but my views are I think pragmatic and reflect my experience. I have like many of my generation lived through massive changes in the living conditions in the country and I hold the view that the young generation today have the prospects of having a great life, provided they take up all the opportunities open to them. Better opportunities than at any time in the history of this country! Many of my generation do not agree with this and perhaps this will be a topic for expression by anyone who reads this blog Another main topic is that our generation are ignored. We are treated as old when we are not and whilst public expenditure seems to be freely available, even in these difficult financial times, to those who want to exploit the benefits system and to illegal immigrants, money seem to be no object! Whether because we have EU responsibilities or the politicians refuse to face up to the reality that the ‘Nanny State’ is old hat How often do you hear the words ‘ money is handed out to everyone except us ‘ who have worked hard all our lives, paid our taxes and now find as we reach a mature age and approach the first time for many that a ‘little bit of state help’ is needed, you find that it is not forthcoming! The subject: Old Age Care Costs The purpose of the first Blog is just to get started and from now on I shall express my opinions on Current Topics each week as and when they arise I think that on some you may think me Right Wing, sometimes Left Wing or not enough of each But remember that as a conservative I supported Ted Heath whose policies, retrospectively, where more left wing than today’s Labour Party! And Churchill’s views that ‘ we provide a ladder for people to climb up, but do not hold their hands all the way up’ [not exactly his words, just my version!]