[deleted] - American Graffiti (1973) Discussion

[–] BourbonKing (5777) 5 years ago

It is in hindsight, but if you did live in that time and had no idea of today or the outside world of Modesto CA you'd be thinking of getting the fuck out.

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[–] liscarkat (18460) 4 years ago

I lived in a small California town in '62 and had no desire to get out. It was a better world in many ways, and constantly improving. The things that still needed fixing could have been remedied while retaining what was good, rather than destroying everything.

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[–] ccr1633 (1523) 4 years ago

Cultural homogeneity, despite the limitations, is superior to the shit-show America is today. In this aspect diversity is a weakness, not a strength.

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[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Indeed. I'd love to get in the car and just "cruise." The popular boardwalks and places like that in my area all have signs saying "NO CRUISING." What is this world coming to?

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[–] modica (4169) 4 years ago

I know. It was right before the country went to Hell. We never recovered since. The US now is a cesspool.

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[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

Things were going to change soon after this movie ended, though. The shit was about to hit the fan.

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[–] liscarkat (18460) 4 years ago

What is popularly referred to as "The '60s", which began around 1964 or '65, has gradually developed into the leftist rot that is ruining our country.

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[–] ccr1633 (1523) 4 years ago

At least the Vietnam War was a much better excuse for protest. Today the protests are mainly based on political motives, media disinformation, and racial bigotry from nominally moderate Democrats and the hateful socialists whose asses they kiss.

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