The 1970s was a watershed decade, separating what was from what now is. And yet, I'd go back if I had a time machine! The 21st century has been a sh-t show so far.
It's all OK. As we become increasingly brought up by dumb parents, idiot educators, and a deranged political culture completely divorced from reality, humanity will literally be eaten alive by the raw savagery and survivalist instincts of nature, and something new will rise. Maybe a tad smarter (it wouldn't be that hard) than the current crop of dysfunctional bipedal primates at the top of the food chain.
In spite of general contempt for Left Behind eschatology among thinking Christians, I admit to finding it amusing to consider that the apocalypse might in fact start with an invasion of Israel by a coalition of pissed off neighbours allied to a nuclear superpower.
Which the Israeli government today appears intent on starting as soon as possible.
Intriguing ... for about the last 4 years ... since spring of 2020 ... I've had occasion to wonder if someone at my local convenience store has been dosing my coffee with microdoses of acid. Things have taken on a certain surreal quality. Everywhere I look.
Since we are about the same age (I think), the 70's were my decade to come around (born in '61, graduated in '79). Compared to today, it was wonderful! (Did I just commit a Boomerism?)
We get blamed for everything, but I promise I never changed the music to this crap.
COVID, the disease or pandemic, is a trauma-based-mind-control-induced hallucination, and Long Convid more so. So why not treat it with a hallucinogenic?!
As a young sprout in Canada I watched “Here Come the 70’s” (https://youtu.be/37z6eAp3D4A). Frankly, I remember little about it but I made sure I was there for the opening sequence. It was probably mostly Elon Musk style hallucination about flying, self-piloting cars on Mars, colonies on the Moon (van Allen radiation notwithstanding), the wonders of punched-card technology and the like. Naturally, the decade didn’t live up to its billing in the program.
Thanks for digging up that (rather distant) memory!
Leonard Nimoy in a turtleneck for the WIN! I thought you were going to through an In Search reference, but Hal Lindsay and Von Daniken were great references as well. My mom had all those paperbacks, including Charles Berlitz’s Bermuda Triangle.
One thing to consider, though, if we are in the middle of the 70s: the 80s followed with all the minimalist music where The Police only really pulled that style off, the remainder was just one hit wonder Flock of Seagulls stuff.
If I recall, Orson Wells narrated Future Shock, another great “the future is upon” quasi conspiracy analysis films that I saw as a kid. But really I don’ think we’ll be getting William Shatner selling margarine on YouTube.
In 1971 my parents bought a perfectly fine house in an idyllic rural village for $14,000, 3 BR, garage, walking distance to everything. Previous owners threw in all the large appliances. Cost of heating in frigid winters back then was easily affordable for literally anyone.
Saw an endless array of the top rock music acts in concert, often in small venues, a ticket I recall cost on average $7.00. And last but not least, gasoline was somewhere around 30 cents a gallon, I recall. Different times, to say the least. But it was hazardous duty coming of age then. I survived it only by the grace of God.
I believe I've had Covid again for the last few days, and my mind was concocting the weirdest scenarios and solutions, like the ideas were coming from outside. Like I was working with my computer telepathically. but it was turned off.
We have been in a creedal passion period since 2013. Last time we in one of these was 1963-77. Good new, the math model predicts it will be over in three years.
I don't doubt that hallucinogens can have therapeutic value, but you have to be careful. The same blasé attitude can be seen recently on Reddit, on a r/drugs thread. The question was "Can drugs fry your brain?" What followed were perhaps THOUSANDS of examples of some young person overdoing drugs and winding up institutionalized in mental hospitals and nursing homes. Then come the Reddit drug bots: "Nah dude, they probably had underlying medical issues, could happen to anyone. Drugs are great!" 👍 😂
The 1970s was a watershed decade, separating what was from what now is. And yet, I'd go back if I had a time machine! The 21st century has been a sh-t show so far.
You mean you prefer to be burdened by what has been? 😜
Absolutely. At least it was more fun when most people had a sense of humor!
Or when they were ALLOWED to have a sense of humor!
Exactly
The 20th century was its own shit show.
A bit like the old saying about governments, every century eventually makes you nostalgic for its predecessor.
True but the fantasy is still fun! Lol
Zodiac obsession. There are lines of makeup, jewelry, nail polish, wine, and so on, “tailored” to each Zodiac sign.
Lip gloss:
https://www.wetnwildbeauty.com/product/color-icon-lip-gloss/
Nail polish:
https://www.opi.com/blog/product-spotlight/meet-the-big-zodiac-energy-collection
Wardrobe styling:
https://www.jaclynstyled.com/venussignstyle
Yada yada yada
I was born in the 70s, into a world of brown, burnt orange, and avocado green.
We even have our own versions of “est” in programs such as ChoiceCenter:
https://www.reddit.com/r/vegaslocals/comments/15cla6d/choice_center_eq_training/
It’s not a cult; it’s a business-skills-optimization program!
It's all OK. As we become increasingly brought up by dumb parents, idiot educators, and a deranged political culture completely divorced from reality, humanity will literally be eaten alive by the raw savagery and survivalist instincts of nature, and something new will rise. Maybe a tad smarter (it wouldn't be that hard) than the current crop of dysfunctional bipedal primates at the top of the food chain.
In spite of general contempt for Left Behind eschatology among thinking Christians, I admit to finding it amusing to consider that the apocalypse might in fact start with an invasion of Israel by a coalition of pissed off neighbours allied to a nuclear superpower.
Which the Israeli government today appears intent on starting as soon as possible.
Intriguing ... for about the last 4 years ... since spring of 2020 ... I've had occasion to wonder if someone at my local convenience store has been dosing my coffee with microdoses of acid. Things have taken on a certain surreal quality. Everywhere I look.
Since we are about the same age (I think), the 70's were my decade to come around (born in '61, graduated in '79). Compared to today, it was wonderful! (Did I just commit a Boomerism?)
We get blamed for everything, but I promise I never changed the music to this crap.
I blame prog rock.
COVID, the disease or pandemic, is a trauma-based-mind-control-induced hallucination, and Long Convid more so. So why not treat it with a hallucinogenic?!
Indeed, if belief in a sickness makes you get the sickness, that’s a powerful belief! https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2787741
Now that is funny.
As a young sprout in Canada I watched “Here Come the 70’s” (https://youtu.be/37z6eAp3D4A). Frankly, I remember little about it but I made sure I was there for the opening sequence. It was probably mostly Elon Musk style hallucination about flying, self-piloting cars on Mars, colonies on the Moon (van Allen radiation notwithstanding), the wonders of punched-card technology and the like. Naturally, the decade didn’t live up to its billing in the program.
Thanks for digging up that (rather distant) memory!
Leonard Nimoy in a turtleneck for the WIN! I thought you were going to through an In Search reference, but Hal Lindsay and Von Daniken were great references as well. My mom had all those paperbacks, including Charles Berlitz’s Bermuda Triangle.
One thing to consider, though, if we are in the middle of the 70s: the 80s followed with all the minimalist music where The Police only really pulled that style off, the remainder was just one hit wonder Flock of Seagulls stuff.
If I recall, Orson Wells narrated Future Shock, another great “the future is upon” quasi conspiracy analysis films that I saw as a kid. But really I don’ think we’ll be getting William Shatner selling margarine on YouTube.
Nice nostalgia with this one, really enjoyed it.
Could sure stand a return of the cost of living.
In 1971 my parents bought a perfectly fine house in an idyllic rural village for $14,000, 3 BR, garage, walking distance to everything. Previous owners threw in all the large appliances. Cost of heating in frigid winters back then was easily affordable for literally anyone.
Saw an endless array of the top rock music acts in concert, often in small venues, a ticket I recall cost on average $7.00. And last but not least, gasoline was somewhere around 30 cents a gallon, I recall. Different times, to say the least. But it was hazardous duty coming of age then. I survived it only by the grace of God.
A happy reminder from 1971 UK – T. Rex – Get it On.
https://youtu.be/wZkTh_T75QY?si=Oak-LVnlCgVKWRqH
Ah, the bad lip syncing, brings back memories...
Liked! God tune though, and such attractive clothes!
I believe I've had Covid again for the last few days, and my mind was concocting the weirdest scenarios and solutions, like the ideas were coming from outside. Like I was working with my computer telepathically. but it was turned off.
Luckily nothing sinister. "New-Onset Hyperreligiosity, Demonic Hallucinations, and Apocalyptic Delusions following COVID-19 Infection" - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9938787/
Go Gold Go, Not too Fast, Not too Slow
https://thedailygold.com/gold-silver-bull-will-be-like-1970s/
'...Aliens might be living among us disguised as humans ...' Explains much, though they seem not to be as sharp as one would expect.
We have been in a creedal passion period since 2013. Last time we in one of these was 1963-77. Good new, the math model predicts it will be over in three years.
https://mikealexander.substack.com/p/cycles-of-radicalization
I don't doubt that hallucinogens can have therapeutic value, but you have to be careful. The same blasé attitude can be seen recently on Reddit, on a r/drugs thread. The question was "Can drugs fry your brain?" What followed were perhaps THOUSANDS of examples of some young person overdoing drugs and winding up institutionalized in mental hospitals and nursing homes. Then come the Reddit drug bots: "Nah dude, they probably had underlying medical issues, could happen to anyone. Drugs are great!" 👍 😂