A thoughtful question.. People who survived the 60's will admit that it was a tumultious time: the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Bobby Kennedy. And I...

Sassy Lass

People who survived the 60's will admit that it was a tumultious time: the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Bobby Kennedy. And I almost forgot Malcom X. There was the Viet Nam war, the horrible disrespect for the veterans, who were often drafted by the way; the r**ts; the h**e speech; and so on which so much reminds me of what is going on today.

With respect please -- how did we get through those times, how did we solve the problems that seemed too difficult to solve? Perhaps we can learn from our past experiences and solve some of today's problems.

Thoughtful discussion would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

moldyoldy

Sassy Lass wrote:

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The young idealistic people protesting in the 60s, are the old farts blocking every progressive idea today.

Sassy Lass

Don't you think that is an over generalization?

TX Libby

We paid attention to issues and advocated for change. It's the same thing millions are doing now. The 60's are know for protests, but did not incite the number of demonstrators we are seeing today. The 60's were about civil rights for minorities, and the Vietnam war. The current issues revolve around survival of democracy and our planet, and civil rights for all.

TX Libby

Disagree. Those who are blocking progressive ideas today were those who condemned protesters in the 60's.

Floyd Brown Loc: Milwaukee WI

moldyoldy wrote:

The young idealistic people protesting in the 60s, are the old farts blocking every progressive idea today.

Isn't that the t***h.

Once a comfort zone is found there lacks a desire to change.

We need a better mix of ideals as we pass through life.

Isn't why many of us here wish to pass on our short coming so the youth don't make the same mistakes we made.
Or is it a matter of youth seeking a part of what we have in our golden years, today.

The world wide web holds it all, the good & the bad & no matter what, we need to see that right or wrong we need to hear it all.

Floyd Brown Loc: Milwaukee WI

TX Libby wrote:

We paid attention to issues and advocated for change. It's the same thing millions are doing now. The 60's are know for protests, but did not incite the number of demonstrators we are seeing today. The 60's were about civil rights for minorities, and the Vietnam war. The current issues revolve around survival of democracy and our planet, and civil rights for all.

For sure things are much more volatile today.

I see it as the youth are seeking a place for them self & the those that have found a place with a bit of comfort wish to maintain theirs.
There is too large of gap between the those that have much & those that have little.

Life is being played out with ever increasing numbers that give a false impression of progress.
The money we have is of less value that what we had before.
Leaving every one unsure of what comes next. This makes us all greedier than what we truly need to be.

We all need to take a look at our self & be true to our self with what we are & what we want out of life.
Our things are not truly what we are.

Every one is hoping to have a fair share of the pie & to keep what they have.
Each of needs to decide what that truly is.

There is nothing wrong with leaving some in the game for others.
The more people in the game the better the game will be.

Floyd Brown Loc: Milwaukee WI

TX Libby wrote:

We paid attention to issues and advocated for change. It's the same thing millions are doing now. The 60's are know for protests, but did not incite the number of demonstrators we are seeing today. The 60's were about civil rights for minorities, and the Vietnam war. The current issues revolve around survival of democracy and our planet, and civil rights for all.

Each of us seeks to have what we feel we need.
Some seek what they want.

We need to be clear on the difference.

moldyoldy

TX Libby wrote:

Disagree. Those who are blocking progressive ideas today were those who condemned protesters in the 60's.

I should not say, one size fits all, but many of the free love generation, are fighting planned parenthood. Many are supporting war continually to support our arms industry. Though, welfare as a life style has been curtailed, it is still used as a boogey man by those of the 50s and 60s.

Wolf counselor Loc: Heart of Texas

Sassy Lass wrote:

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Answers.

1. We prayed in school and our children prayed with us.

2. Martin Luther King prayed and colored people prayed with him. So did many other races of people worldwide.

3. Most court houses displayed the ten commandments and judges prayed for the wisdom to find justice.

4. We prayed for the Viet Nam soldiers and their families.

5. We believed in prayer and the God that we prayed to.

Our present problems are the direct result of a godless society.

Americans are turning away from God.

So God turns away from THEM.

wuzblynd Loc: thomson georgia

Wolf counselor wrote:

Answers. br br 1. We prayed in school and our chi... (show quote)

Couldn't be said no better.

PeterS

Sassy Lass wrote:

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The people of the 60's turned into the people of the 70's with responsibilities and their idealism gone bye, bye. Today, we look at how conservatives behaved under Obama and wonder why they think we should behave any different? If you want an exact cause I would say f**e news with turned republicans into what we see today...

PeterS

TX Libby wrote:

Disagree. Those who are blocking progressive ideas today were those who condemned protesters in the 60's.

Could you please explain...

PeterS

Wolf counselor wrote:

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Vindictive SOB isn't he...

pafret Loc: Northeast

Sassy Lass wrote:

Don't you think that is an over generalization?

No! It is their children who need safe spaces and r**t when someone has a differing opinion. Those cowards, who spat on soldiers didn't have the guts to go confront the real culprits behind the Vietnam debacle Lyndon Johnson, Henry Kissinger and the Democratic Militaristic Cabal looking for war profits.

Instead they attacked soldiers, who because of the UCMJ, could not fight back. These men and women honorably did their duty and obeyed lawful orders. That ultimately, these orders were immoral and unlawful, was not known to the men who did the fighting. The treatment Viet Nam vets got was a total disgrace and a blot on our nation's honor.

This is part of the endless military adventures fomented by the left and i***ts liker McCain on the right; the same war dogs have invaded country after country, murdered millions of people and destroyed ancient ways of life repeatedly and it seems they will not stop until someone drops a bomb on their heads. When it happens, I hope Congress is in session and the bomb comes from a submarine about ten miles out in the Atlantic.