[Whatada]

I'm sure you all know this already, and I'm sure you've all thought about this.. But the modern day sucks. I just take a look back to the forties and fifties, and I think "Damn, they've got it good."

They might not have had technology, and they might not have had all the cures for diseases, but just think; No threat of heavy nuclear activity, no AIDS, considerably less crime, and none of this modern music. Given, most is OK, but 95% of music is no longer hear-felt expression of emotion, it's one big show-boat. Air pollution was hardly near the issue that we have now. I would literally, possibly kill, to grow up in the 30's - 50's.

The economy wasn't in the dumps, (Even considering the depression), and the world was a considerably wonderful place to live in. Given, missing out on all this modern technology would kill me, it would do more good than bad. With less people sitting at home watching HDTV or sitting on the computer 8 hours a day, America wouldn't be full of obese morons.

What do you fellas think about this?

[Zoner]

I think this'll be moved to the History section...

1980s > 2000s

[Tripper]

No threat of nuclear activity? Have you not heard of the cold war?

The ONLY time a nuclear weapon has been used with hostile intent was in the 40s.

[Whatada]

Originally Posted by Tripper

No threat of nuclear activity? Have you not heard of the cold war?

The ONLY time a nuclear weapon has been used with hostile intent was in the 40s.

Touche'

[Stammer]

30s-50s Yeah, the Great Depression, rationing, World War II, dust bowl, Cold War, an etc were awesome!

PS: Polio was wicked sweet until that ass made a vaccination for it.


I'll like the age when we start respecting people for their intellegence and creativity, not their money and looks. Also it will give that time bonus points if by then they stop falling prey to their own weakeness and start thinking for themselves.

[Tripper]

....not to mention, segregation, mccarthyism, and other paranoia fueled hatred of the 50s.

I think it's pretty hard to compare decades seeing as they're all pretty fucked up in their own, different ways. It's even harder if you haven't lived through them.

[9mm BeRetTa]

Yea, i think you got the idea of how good the 50s were, but the 30s were probably one of the worst decades in US history with the depression.

Change the poll to just say 50's or today

[Hawke]

Originally Posted by Whatada

I'm sure you all know this already, and I'm sure you've all thought about this.. But the modern day sucks. I just take a look back to the forties and fifties, and I think "Damn, they've got it good."

They might not have had technology, and they might not have had all the cures for diseases, but just think; No threat of heavy nuclear activity, no AIDS, considerably less crime, and none of this modern music. Given, most is OK, but 95% of music is no longer hear-felt expression of emotion, it's one big show-boat. Air pollution was hardly near the issue that we have now. I would literally, possibly kill, to grow up in the 30's - 50's.

The economy wasn't in the dumps, (Even considering the depression), and the world was a considerably wonderful place to live in. Given, missing out on all this modern technology would kill me, it would do more good than bad. With less people sitting at home watching HDTV or sitting on the computer 8 hours a day, America wouldn't be full of obese morons.

What do you fellas think about this?

Before I scrolled down and saw the other peoples post, I thought WTF. Like Spike and Tripper said, WW2, Great Depression ect. WTF are you thinking?

[Coleman]

i really liked the social aspects (obviously not counting the racism and stuff) of the 40's alot better than today. I'm really conservative when it comes to social issues mostly because I hate the way society is changing (in my opinion, for the worse). This is only mentioning one point out of many; respect as been lost in society today. Kids talking back to their teachers, parents, and other adult figures...hell, many disrespect complete strangers without it even phasing them.


That is a very stereotypical statement, I know. So don't go ramming your cocks up my ass with comments to combat me. My ass is just healing fro....... biggrin:

[Quze]

Actually, life now is pretty awesome. Sorry you feel so depressed about what decade you live in, well not really.

[Jin-Roh]

Maybe it's the country/state/city you live in, and it's not times fault?

[newt.]

yea get off ur comp and go do something.

"we're the middle children of history man, no purpose..."

[Infernal_]

swing dancing, neo nazis, bleh

[butch]

I agree with him to a point. I grew up in the 60s and 70s. Classic cars you could tell apart from each other( i owned a 69 corvette,68 camaro, gto, and a 57 chevy and a custom 54 ford pickup) fast cars and faster women!!, drive in movies( showing as many as 5 movies back to back), Knowing all the neighbors on the block, never having to lock your doors, being able to go to sleep with the windows open.

It was a different time for sure compared to now. Was it better? It was a hell of a lot different. Ill say that much.

Id have to say the best part was.....i wasnt 50

[Madmartagen]

2000s are just fine. Interweb, sexually liberated women, higher wages, entertainment, hot water and electricity thats dependable. what more could you want. the more time that goes by the better, you guys can keep the past, im glad i am where i am.