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.
"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
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.
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.
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!
I feel, actually, that we are quite confused! I do not sense patriotism! I sense the oppositeā¦ Are you sure you feel that way? I would rather see things the way you do...
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.
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.
Does Obama Like the US? oops that is not a very nice question. Sorry.
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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