The Baby Boom: A Time that Changed the World

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   mbuggiehposted 10 years ago

   
   If you're a baby boomer (born between 1945 and 1960) please join our conversation and share your experiences of how we, baby boomers, changed the world into which we were born.

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   Kathryn L Hillposted 10 years ago

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWTqj5lvkFs
   
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8ifTS5NEsI
   
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoixmFOwHt0

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      mbuggiehposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      It was a great time, wasn't it.

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         Kathryn L Hillposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         "Revolution"
         
         You say you want a revolution
         Well, you know
         We all want to change the world
         You tell me that it's evolution
         Well, you know
         We all want to change the world
         
         But when you talk about destruction
         Don't you know that you can count me out
         
         Don't you know it's gonna be alright
         Alright, alright
         
         You say you got a real solution
         Well, you know
         We'd all love to see the plan
         You ask me for a contribution
         Well, you know
         We're all doing what we can
         
         But if you want money for people with minds that hate
         All I can tell you is brother you have to wait
         
         Don't you know it's gonna be alright
         Alright, alright, al...
         
         You say you'll change the constitution
         Well, you know
         We all want to change your head
         You tell me it's the institution
         Well, you know
         You'd better free your mind instead
         
         But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
         You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
         
         Don't you know know it's gonna be alright
         Alright, alright
         
         Alright, alright
         Alright, alright
         Alright, alright
         Alright, alright
         Writer(s): Paul Mccartney, John Lennon
         Copyright: Sony/ATV Tunes LLC

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         Kathryn L Hillposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Yes. In spite of Everything going on culturally and politcally, there was a sense that everything would "be alright." Ever since the twin towers went down, we, in America, have not had that sense.

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            wildernessposted 10 years agoin reply to this

            Odd - I feel the opposite.  Prior to the towers, I had given up on seeing that strange thing called "patriotism" ever again in my lifetime.
            
            But when the towers fell Americans, with very few exceptions, became one again and patriotism was once more the call of the day.  I once more have faith our country will endure, even though we will have many battles, both internal and external, ahead of us.

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               Kathryn L Hillposted 10 years agoin reply to this

               I'll take that! Maybe we will establish a more real, solid sense of things being alright and learn how to make them so.
               ?
               Boy, do I hope you are right!

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                  wildernessposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                  ??  I do not understand...

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                     Kathryn L Hillposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                     I feel, actually, that we are quite confused! I do not sense patriotism! I sense the opposite… Are you sure you feel that way? I would rather see things the way you do...

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                        wildernessposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                        Look back to the pictures and comments floating about the web just after 911.  Look at our treatment of our vets, contrasting it to Vietnam returnees. 
                        
                        It is true that there is much dissension, but most of that is a good thing.  We NEED disagreement/dissension in our political system, even if not to the point we see today, and the vitriol is addressed to a person/party, not the country as a whole.

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                           Kathryn L Hillposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                           As it was in the past?

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                              wildernessposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                              No - the hatred was directed at our country as a whole, and it no longer is.
                              
                              That, however, is an impression gained from living here.  Not hard facts.

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                                 Kathryn L Hillposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                 Does Obama Like the US? oops that is not a very nice question. Sorry.

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                                    wildernessposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                    Questionable.  And there are a few in these forums that I wouldn't even go that far for. 
                                    
                                    But overall, most Americans do.  We all have problems with it but when the chips are down we rally 'round.

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                                       Kathryn L Hillposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                                       Good to know! I love this positivity.

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