what has happened to small towns?

Discussion in 'Politics' started by myrrhlynn, Jul 22, 2023.

  1. 1985 BFD... Before Fat Donnie.

     
    • Like Like x 2
    • Funny Funny x 1
  2. They haven't went away, check your map.
    Many still have traditional American values, mom and pop stores, and folks that say hello on the streets. Most of the citizens are involved with the community, trying to improve the quality of life for others. Small towns are still thriving, with or without your orange boogeyman.
     
    • Agree Agree x 5
    • Like Like x 2
  3. In Oklahoma towns establish a fenceline when they incorporate. It can expand to the the fenceline but not beyond. In the early days the city that I'm closest to set up a tight fenceline to keep outsiders out. Now it's one of those "quaint little cities" that people take pictures of but no one really want to live there.

    Their fenceline was a big mistake. It will never grow. One farmer said that there were more cars in the Walmart parking lot in the next town than here. They not only kept outsiders out but business too.

    The buildings are almost red brick, some of them charred form a fire about 65 or 70 years ago that burned almost the entire town.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Informative Informative x 1
  4. Wow…
    Looks like a lot of those fucks have been at that for years. Child molesting is not an issue caused by Reps or Dems being in power, it goes much deeper than that. This shits going on all over the world and these fuckers need to see a serious deterrent to keep them in line.

    I’d be all for public crucifixions when it comes to these bastards. A rotting child molestor nailed to a cross would send a very clear message. We’ve tried prison, we’ve tried public naming and shaming, rehabilitation, etc with no success. It’s time for a wooden cross, a hammer and 6 inch nails.
     
    • Winner Winner x 7
    • Agree Agree x 3
  5. Dam...Smokey..
    I gave you a gold medal for that...not sure what to say...If I could sticky that post I would...Dam..
     
    • Like Like x 2
    • Agree Agree x 2
    • Funny Funny x 1
    • Friendly Friendly x 1
  6. My granddaughter is doing home schooling for her daughter this year.

    My other great grand children are still totters but are but their parents are highly educated and have already started with them.

    Our family just does not want a bunch of sexual deviants teaching our kids.
     
    • Like Like x 5
    • Agree Agree x 1
  7. I think the vast vast majority of teachers are good people in the profession for noble reasons but and it’s a big but, you as parents, grandparents and even great grandparents need to do what you think is best for yours.

    And it’s great that you have great grandkids, not many people get to experience that. You should be very proud and I’m sure your kids, grandkids and great grandkids are benefiting from your life experiences.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  8. We home schooled from 6th grade on and both have graduated and so far they are productive members of society. Best choice ever!!

    Good job with the offspring!
     
    • Friendly Friendly x 1
  9. what happened to the small towns Mellencamp was describing in his 1985 song were destroyed starting with Jimmy Carter and the Iranian Revolution which drove oil prices up and shortages globally. A truly messed up time if you are old enough to recall it. Trump was 39 in 1985. :laughing:
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Like Like x 2
    • Agree Agree x 2
  10. Not at all but wait for it….
     
    • Funny Funny x 1
  11. Dont forget clinton and NAFTA sending manufacturing to Mexico and Canada. That was the final nail in the coffin for small towns dependent on a “plant” to employ the bulk of the small towns population.
    Cheers
    Os
     
    • Agree Agree x 3
    • Like Like x 1
  12. Yup but I think it’s endemic in all religions. Even the so called peaceful Buddhists are notorious for rogering young monks. In parts of the ME young boys are seen as for pleasure and wives for reproduction.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  13. #17 DancesWithWeeds, Jul 24, 2023
    Last edited: Jul 24, 2023
    I think it's the low life in THIS country. When there are those that don't even know what sex they are and the are forcing the rest of us to put up with them I think it's past time for people of morals to stand up against them and do what ever is necessary to get this country back in line.

    "Smash and grab" is another one. I think businesses should hire the MMA to guard their stores and just beat the snot out of smash and grabbers.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Winner Winner x 1
  14. Allentown by Billy Joel is another good one that describes that era.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  15. I spent a few hours reading last night about the debauchery of 1920’s Weimar Germany. It’s frightening how much of that history rhymes with what is occurring in the US today. Pedos, trannies, the entertainment industry, bestiality, “sexologists” using “science” to encourage depravity. This is what led to the rise of Hitler and anti-semitism. I think a high school history book from 25 years ago might mention prostitution due to how broke the country was but that’s about it.

    To lay blame exclusively on Jews I don’t believe is accurate. I believe we are dealing with Sabbateans. What particular religion one is supposed to adhere to matters lil to this group. What does matter is antinomianism. These are folks that are willing to break from religious and social norms. Jesuits and Quakers are high on the list. We had two Quaker presidents. One ushered in the Great Depression and the other took us off the gold standard.

    Sabbatai Zevi and Jacob Frank both shed light on what is happening in the world today imo.
    RD
     
    • Like Like x 2
    • Informative Informative x 2
  16. I think this thread was supposed to be about this song that is now banned by CMT, maybe others. He played in my town last week and I heard this song from my backyard. The crowd went wild!
     
    • Like Like x 1

Share This Page