As a Canadian, growing up, I always though that the US had so much more happening, all the good stuff and fun stuff and smart stuff.
I'm not sure if it changed as I grew older, or if I began to see it as it actually was/is.
We didn't really learn about American history in Canadian schools (or much Canadian history for that matter) so as I learn more, both historical and current facts, I find myself saddened at the loss of what I though the US was.
From 1950-1968 the US had a graduated tax system that relied heavily on taxing those with the most and that benefited most from government (it doesn't matter to a poor person if we have the FDIC, DEC,military, or any of the other gov't rgulators) Starting with Nixon, a slow dismantling and privatizing of gov't services began. Gov't spending on infrastucture slowed, (education, social welfare, transportation and consumer protection). That brought us top where we are today.
Posted by backtobasicsThe same people that used to put the word colored on water fountains and bathrooms are now putting biological on bathrooms.
Posted by backtobasicsWords to live by
Posted by backtobasicsHow the Puritans Thanksgiving should have gone.
Posted by glennlabLeave the kids alone.
Posted by mistymoon77Get your mind out of the gutter.. just passing along some tidbits of knowledge here.. ;)
Posted by KilltheskyfairyI like it! Also good way to use churches that are closed for 6 days!
Posted by KilltheskyfairyWhat up with that?
Posted by glennlabLet's give peas a chance.
Posted by backtobasicsThe shortest distance between two points is a straight line... Unless you are traveling on a the surface of a sphere.
Posted by bookofmoronsGoing for Level 9. maybe this road will help
Posted by glennlabDeath is nature's way of telling you it is time to slow down.
Posted by glennlabOctober's PSA
Posted by glennlabWe haven't had any pot posts in awhile
Posted by bookofmoronsWhen a picture is worth a thousand words
Posted by noworry28Evangelicals and Conservative Christian Nationalists today.
Posted by glennlabMy heart goes out to those suffering in the wake of both the recent hurricanes, Will the idiots that don't want to help stop lying.