In 1955, a gallon of gas cost 24 cents. If it went up as adjusted for normal inflation, today's price would be $196.00 a gallon. Would we be debating about carbon footprints, energy self sufficiency or alternative sources?
A loaf of bread was 18 cents. By the same logic, today's price would be $37.80 per loaf. Would red state opposotion to a reduced carbohydrate diet in schools be as pronounced?
As we have deftly done for as many years as I can remember, we have propped up idiots in countries that had substantial oil reserves. When these same idiots have not done the bidding of our corporate controlled government, we have had them suffer "accidental" circumstances- coups, heart attacks, local insurrections, diversionary military skirmishes. Can anyone name the country who had an idiot (who wouldn't do our bidding in 1953) deposed (with our help) for a strongman who would? And why? answer tomorrow.
Who are Orville Faubus and Melinda Patillo and what were their roles in the innocence of the 1950's?
Just so you don't think I am needlessly manipulating information for no reason, let me assure you, the Chicago Cubs were 9 games under .500 in 1955 and finished 11 games under- a 71-82 finish as the Brooklyn Dodgers were on their way to a NL pennant and a world series victory, with Jackie Robinson among those leading the way. The Cubs would have finished 12 games under, but as they were mired in the second division of the National league, making up a rain delayed game wouldn't have made much difference.
In the 1950's personal responsibility were still one of the strongest values taught in the home, schools and houses of worship. Where do you think we're at as a nation today? Does our government act in a contrarian way as compared to this value? Because I think this question is really important as to why an NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll reported that 71% of Americans think our country is on the wrong track. What's the right track?
I would urge you to visit the sites, The Daily Caller and The Daily Kos. I think it would be educational. Sort of like taking a field trip without leaving your home. See if you agree about the divergence of opinion in this country and what we've become in terms of some of our values and how we express them-- and in context of our nation's first President of color.
Today's humstle is Paul Anka's You're Having My Baby. I make no bones about my love of the Grateful Dead, but the social network is rife with rumors about the recent cancellation of a sizable chunk of Bob Weir's Ratdog's tour. One of the big speculations is that he may be about to become a father again. So hence, the Paul Anka song. All things "Dead" don't run through my soul like a river anymore, so I am amused. If it's serious, I wish Bobby well. He entertained me on many an occasion.
Peace out- refusniks.
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