Have you ever watched classic TV, or movies and forget it does not take place circa 2009? For instance, I once watched a movie made in the 40′s, and in one of the scenes, a woman is driving a gas guzzler all across the country. I immediately thought, “Oh my, that must be costing her a fortune in gas.” I later realized “it’s the 40′s Bacall,” not 2009. Gas was not $2.49- $3.50 a gallon, it was anywhere between .04-.19 cents a gallon! Most cars in the 40′s were as big, if not bigger than present day SUV’s. In fact, you can trace the first American SUV back to the forties when we had the Willy Jeep Wagon. Ah, the days when America didn’t have to depend on foreign oil.
The clip below is from Classic TV’s “Dragnet”. No matter what side you stand on in the National Health Care Debate, you will find it quite interesting. I want to forget I am living in the year 2009 for a minute. I want to go back to a time when it was cool to stand for and defend our country’s founding and principles. I want to go back to a time when everyone took responsibility for their actions. I want to go back to a time when a soldier was honored and not criticized, or mocked. I want to go back to basics. I have no problem with my country. Yes, like any country in the world we have both good and bad history. But America has come a long dam way and in my eyes she is redeemed of past mistakes. America does not need fixing or a makeover. I do not accept the premise that America is bad. Despite what naysayers say, America is still the greatest country on the face of the earth, and other countries can only hope to one day be like us. Please, I’ve had enough of this America bashing, and it is a paradox of sorts when it comes from those on top, who enjoy the very things they criticize.
These guys from “Dragnet” have come back from the past to tell President Obama a few things and it is Obama who must transport himself to the past and learn the great lessons that only history can teach.
2 Responses to “Classic TV Has Some Words For Obama”
I check your blog often but until now have not left a reply. Just wanted to say how much I agree with what you said above. Dittos!!
About gas guzzlers—I learned to drive on a ’60s Cadillac Deville. Talk about a bus and a gas guzzler. But it was easy and fun to drive. Not saying I’d want to have that car back. My son would, though. He’s a car nut.
Hi, Bacall.
I check your blog often but until now have not left a reply. Just wanted to say how much I agree with what you said above. Dittos!!
About gas guzzlers—I learned to drive on a ’60s Cadillac Deville. Talk about a bus and a gas guzzler. But it was easy and fun to drive. Not saying I’d want to have that car back. My son would, though. He’s a car nut.
Take care!
Thanks for dropping by Cagneyfan! That 60′s Cadillac must have been a beauty!