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09-30-2011, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TanyaL
Families went to church together. Kids were safe 24/7 anywhere in town. You could be a middle income family on one income. Everyone was polite; kids had manners. You knew that when you grew up you could be anything that you wanted to be if you wanted to work hard enough and study hard enough. All our products were made in America and they lasted for years and years and years. There was pride in your family, your town, your state and your country and it was talked about openly. You could brag about them without anyone getting hurt feelings because they bragged about theirs. Americans were proud of being Americans.
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Uhmmm... I have that mixer.
09-30-2011, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TanyaL
Families went to church together. Kids were safe 24/7 anywhere in town. You could be a middle income family on one income. Everyone was polite; kids had manners. You knew that when you grew up you could be anything that you wanted to be if you wanted to work hard enough and study hard enough. All our products were made in America and they lasted for years and years and years. There was pride in your family, your town, your state and your country and it was talked about openly. You could brag about them without anyone getting hurt feelings because they bragged about theirs. Americans were proud of being Americans.
09-30-2011, 06:35 PM
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back then the adds were putting women down now they only put men (especialy husbands) and parents down they are just as stupid today as they were then. now there justy picking on another group off people.
Originally Posted by Peckish
It will be interesting to see which of today's ads seem ridiculous in 20 years!
09-30-2011, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by lindy-2
back then the adds were putting women down now they only put men (especialy husbands) and parents down they are just as stupid today as they were then. now there justy picking on another group off people.
Originally Posted by Peckish
It will be interesting to see which of today's ads seem ridiculous in 20 years!
10-01-2011, 04:32 AM
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Interesting. Glad most of those times are gone, at least in most of the US. I am sure there are some women out there (not on out quiltboard, of course) who think some of this is par for the course. LOL
10-01-2011, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by morelcabin
Originally Posted by TanyaL
Families went to church together. Kids were safe 24/7 anywhere in town. You could be a middle income family on one income. Everyone was polite; kids had manners. You knew that when you grew up you could be anything that you wanted to be if you wanted to work hard enough and study hard enough. All our products were made in America and they lasted for years and years and years. There was pride in your family, your town, your state and your country and it was talked about openly. You could brag about them without anyone getting hurt feelings because they bragged about theirs. Americans were proud of being Americans.
I for one am glad those days are in the past.
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