Hippies of Today

Glenn · 09-18-2011, 08:15 AM

Every generation had their bohemians and beatniks. What was different about my generation (the Hippies), was we were the most vocal about change on a massive scale. From the music, clothes, cars, design, a whole new consciousness raising on a massive scale. For me it all started when Kennedy got shot and Johnson came in with Vietnam and Strawberry Fields Forever.. There was always some protest going on in the streets (before internet), and every Sunday there was a Love-in in Lincoln Park.

I have'nt seen anything like the "hippy movement" since. Maybe I have amnesia? Then I came out playing in a feminist band.

AtLast · 09-18-2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by popcorninthesofa

Every generation had their bohemians and beatniks. What was different about my generation (the Hippies), was we were the most vocal about change on a massive scale. From the music, clothes, cars, design, a whole new consciousness raising on a massive scale. For me it all started when Kennedy got shot and Johnson came in with Vietnam and Strawberry Fields Forever.. There was always some protest going on in the streets (before internet), and every Sunday there was a Love-in in Lincoln Park.

I have'nt seen anything like the "hippy movement" since. Maybe I have amnesia? Then came the women's movement and I played in a feminist band.

Been thinking.....

Something that might set apart the "hippies" of the 60's from youth movements in the US was the effect we really did have on social policy and the Vietnam War. This was mainly due to the military draft being in place. I often wonder if we would be in Afghanistan (or gone into Iraq) if our military still had a draft. Or if these wars would have gone on as long as they have.

Okiebug61 · 09-18-2011, 08:36 AM

I visit this web site quite often www.ukhippy.com It has some great articles.

Glenn · 09-18-2011, 08:37 AM

ALH; All I know is We have'nt fought a legitimate war since WWII.

09-18-2011, 08:36 AM	#3
Okiebug61 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Light Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Hitched to Red Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,528 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,261 Thanked 5,377 Times in 1,245 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I visit this web site quite often www.ukhippy.com It has some great articles. __________________ "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawake." ~ Anatole France

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Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Dear ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old G Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,601 Thanked 3,729 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Every generation had their bohemians and beatniks. What was different about my generation (the Hippies), was we were the most vocal about change on a massive scale. From the music, clothes, cars, design, a whole new consciousness raising on a massive scale. For me it all started when Kennedy got shot and Johnson came in with Vietnam and Strawberry Fields Forever.. There was always some protest going on in the streets (before internet), and every Sunday there was a Love-in in Lincoln Park. I have'nt seen anything like the "hippy movement" since. Maybe I have amnesia? Then I came out playing in a feminist band.

09-18-2011, 08:37 AM	#4
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Dear ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old G Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,601 Thanked 3,729 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	ALH; All I know is We have'nt fought a legitimate war since WWII.