strange headache
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Yes and they created a world that is far better than what they were born into.If only these kids are now old enough to run the world with their calm and reasoned wisdom.
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60s children imagine life in 2000
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The Pleasure
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The youth just loved Doo Wop music!Ah yes, the '60s, when the youth were composed, stoic, and thoughtful.
Cool vid though! Lots of prescient takes.
darkangel-212559
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A slap on the wrist is hardly assault. What's the alternative? What we have now? Nothing wrong with a little bit of discipline and respect for authority.
akimbo009
Gold Member
Problem is it doesn't stop with a slap on the wrist. Lots of horrific shit happened in the classroom back then. And yeah, fuck that.
What's with all these weird rose colored glasses cause a handful of privileged kids talked into a camera. Shit was decided backwards in the 60s despite these weird kids talking nice.
BigDeadFreak
Member
Well, they certainly became the policies of the left once Blair took over. I don't currently see any great plans to re-industrialise the country coming from Labour. There's vague talk about a green economy but nothing concrete. What they are very clear about is tearing down statues, arguing about Palestine and worrying about how to define a woman. None of which are particularly helpful if you're a working class lad from a run down housing estate.
As for a lack of spending on education, we spend more than almost any country on earth. The fact that most of it is wasted on pointless degrees in fatuous subjects is directly a result of Labour policy. As is the endlessly bureaucratic culture at the heart of Ofsted which strangles the life out of teachers. Obviously, the Conservatives have carried this on but at least they are trying to do something about the universities.
OECD: expenditure per student on education 2020 | Statista
Out of the OECD countries, Luxembourg was the country that spent the most on educational institutions per full-time student in 2020.
www.statista.com
The fact is we cannot guarantee that life will be easy or that we will get endlessly benevolent left wing governments. Life is hard so we need a strong culture that prizes stoicism and self-restraint. Left wing values have taught us that we can sleep with whomever we want (as long as they are consenting adults) and no one should judge us. If there are consequences to those actions, the state has an obligation to sort it out for us. As a result, single parenthood skyrocketed when Labour got into power.
UK single parent families 2023 | Statista
There are over 3.18 million single parent families in the United Kingdom as of 2023, compared with 2.94 million in 2022.
www.statista.com
As for a lack of jobs, Blair inherited a growing economy with falling unemployment. He then deregulated the financial sector, leading to the collapse in 2008 when unemployment started to rise again. Since the Conservatives have been in it has been falling, aside from a slight rise due to the pandemic.
U.K. Unemployment Rate 1991-2024
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
www.macrotrends.net
I agree that Thatcher caused a lot of damage to a great many industrial towns in the north of England. I'm certainly no fan of hers and would never defend those policies. However, something had to be done about the mess that this country was in during the 1970s which was a direct result of left wing ideology.
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gizmopub999
Neo Member
We were supposed to have hover cars
TheInfamousKira
Reseterror Resettler
I'd be curious to see what these same kids think now. It was the 60's, there's definitely a few of them that are still kicking today. Get on it, reddit. I want an AMA.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Some people can't even drive well as is... can you imagine?
nkarafo
Member
No, not the internet. Social media messed everything up.
The internet was fine before that shit came along, since most average joes and normies didn't care about it.
gizmopub999
Neo Member
Yeah it would be a nightmare
6502
Member
We have too many kids living in poverty because of policies punishing feckless parent/s. Sure start centres and education grants can break the cycle - we need to direct the money at the kids with free school meals etc. Tbh Blair did a great job on these areas imo. I respect your position and appreciate you bringing the receipts.Well, they certainly became the policies of the left once Blair took over. I don't currently see any great plans to re-industrialise the country coming from Labour. There's vague talk about a green economy but nothing concrete. What they are very clear about is tearing down statues, arguing about Palestine and worrying about how to define a woman. None of which are particularly helpful if you're a working class lad from a run down housing estate.
As for a lack of spending on education, we spend more than almost any country on earth. The fact that most of it is wasted on pointless degrees in fatuous subjects is directly a result of Labour policy. As is the endlessly bureaucratic culture at the heart of Ofsted which strangles the life out of teachers. Obviously, the Conservatives have carried this on but at least they are trying to do something about the universities.
OECD: expenditure per student on education 2020 | Statista
Out of the OECD countries, Luxembourg was the country that spent the most on educational institutions per full-time student in 2020.
The fact is we cannot guarantee that life will be easy or that we will get endlessly benevolent left wing governments. Life is hard so we need a strong culture that prizes stoicism and self-restraint. Left wing values have taught us that we can sleep with whomever we want (as long as they are consenting adults) and no one should judge us. If there are consequences to those actions, the state has an obligation to sort it out for us. As a result, single parenthood skyrocketed when Labour got into power.
UK single parent families 2023 | Statista
There are over 3.18 million single parent families in the United Kingdom as of 2023, compared with 2.94 million in 2022.
As for a lack of jobs, Blair inherited a growing economy with falling unemployment. He then deregulated the financial sector, leading to the collapse in 2008 when unemployment started to rise again. Since the Conservatives have been in it has been falling, aside from a slight rise due to the pandemic.
U.K. Unemployment Rate 1991-2024
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
I agree that Thatcher caused a lot of damage to a great many industrial towns in the north of England. I'm certainly no fan of hers and would never defend those policies. However, something had to be done about the mess that this country was in during the 1970s which was a direct result of left wing ideology.
I think we agree personal responsibility needs to be instilled in people.
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darrylgorn
Member
This has nothing to do with proper parenting or a lack of social media and everything to do with an abundance of really good fucking music.
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Dr.Morris79
Gold Member
Look how far we fell.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
I only watched the first 4 kids (2 girls and 2 boys). Not really surprised how well behaved and coherent they are. People were much more prim and proper back then.
I'd argue the two young boys act and speak more maturely than the avg modern day 40 year old loser. Crazy how people have devolved 50-60 years later.
Too many idiots nowadays who prefer to do nothing in life acting like slobs. They should count their lucky ass stars and kissing every hard working person's butts for paying taxes to cover their useless lives.
I'd argue the two young boys act and speak more maturely than the avg modern day 40 year old loser. Crazy how people have devolved 50-60 years later.
Too many idiots nowadays who prefer to do nothing in life acting like slobs. They should count their lucky ass stars and kissing every hard working person's butts for paying taxes to cover their useless lives.
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