Quote:
Originally Posted by justplugit
JD, as I see it, it started in the 60's.
The Newark, Detroit and Watts riots restarted the give away programs just to keep people quiet,
instead of looking for real solutions to the problems.
Women entering the work force and depending on 2 incomes to
"have it all " for their families leading too the over use of credit and finally living above their means.
It's been a progressive thing with Big G throwing our money at problems
as if that is the be all to end all.
Debt, debt and more debt, and now it's
time to pay the piper.
|
My experience with the 60s is only through studying history - I'm a bit too young to discuss it by experience. But, from what I've learned, you're dead on. The 60s seemed to be a turning point for a lot of issues in this country, from freedom of expression, tolerance, the beginning of people utilizing social services, etc. - damn hippies effing up this countries.