Yes, we would, but Americans haven't unified on anything since we entered World War II. That Generation rocked, they were hard as nails, they just came out of the depression and they could take on anything. But America turned into a "my way or nothing" attitude and now we can't seem to agree on anything. So that is that for what it's worth.


I was just thinking about this very issue this morning. Integrity, honesty, hard work, values, principles...these are the qualities of the WWII generation that I want to instill in my children. It is hard when everything now is, be lazy, you don't have to do anything, do whatever feels good.

I just wanted to see how you all feel about the "values" of this generation verses the values of the WWII generation. It makes me sad when I think about how there are not many of them left.

This generation is all about Rights, Rights, Rights.

I have a Right to this
I have a Right to that.

In WWII. They gave up every right they had to stop tyranny.

Now it's all about Claims, Rights, Priveleges and they'll sue the shirt off anyone who says anything pulled out of context that sounds like they want to stop something.

And they say war accomplishes nothing...

Yeah, my grandpa served under General Patton, invaded the concentration camp of Buchenwald (sp) and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. he was the best soldier out there in my eyes. he died last January, but i will agree that that generation was the best. i loved my grandpa with all that was within me. my family still says his famous sayings, he was one of the funniest people i know. well anyway, i just thought i'd rant for a while. GOODBYE!!!

-Savannah-

This generation is all about Rights, Rights, Rights.

I have a Right to this
I have a Right to that.

In WWII. They gave up every right they had to stop tyranny.

Now it's all about Claims, Rights, Priveleges and they'll sue the shirt off anyone who says anything pulled out of context that sounds like they want to stop something.


well said. i agree. they gave up their rights for others. reminds me of Jesus...

The World War II generation responded phenomenoly to the problems they were facing. The men went and fought the war and the women held the home front up, which was an amazing feat pulled off on both sides. I have deep respect for any man who served during World War II. An elderly man who used to attend my church fought in both theaters during WW2 and also fought in Korea. Today we hardly give any respect to those men or the men who are in our armed forces now for that matter. I just think it's kind of sad how much we've changed over the last 64 years.

This generation is all about Rights, Rights, Rights.

I have a Right to this
I have a Right to that.

In WWII. They gave up every right they had to stop tyranny.

Now it's all about Claims, Rights, Priveleges and they'll sue the shirt off anyone who says anything pulled out of context that sounds like they want to stop something.

I agree. People sue Mcdonalds for when THEY spilled the coffee labled "may be hot" on them. and then win thousands of dollars!

I love the stereotyped American family of that generation. You know the nice tidy house, the family dog, always having happy bbq's with family and friends, one car, mom stays at home while dad goes to work. Never any fighting or arguing over who gets the computer...ahh...

my gramps was in WWII, actually i think 2 of them where and then my other grandpa was german and escaped from germania during the time of the nazis by climbing over there wall...boy they were exciting

The elderly American gentleman arrived in Paris by plane. At French Customs, he fumbled for his passport.

"You 'ave been to France before, monsieur?" the customs officer asked sarcastically.

The old gent admitted that he had been to France previously.

"Zen, you should know enough to 'ave your passport ready for inspection."

The American said, "The last time I was here, I didn't have to show it."

"Impossible. You Americans alwayz 'ave to show your passports on arrival in France!"

The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look. Then he quietly explained, "Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach in '44 I couldn't find any Frenchmen to show it to!"

I love the stereotyped American family of that generation. You know the nice tidy house, the family dog, always having happy bbq's with family and friends, one car, mom stays at home while dad goes to work. Never any fighting or arguing over who gets the computer...ahh...
to bad that only existed in episodes of "Leave It to Beaver" and "Father Knows Best." life was never that idealic.

to bad that only existed in episodes of "Leave It to Beaver" and "Father Knows Best." life was never that idealic.
Yeah, but you didn't have little punks whinning about the war 24/7 just because they didn't like the president or whatever other reason they have. People were a whole lot more patriotic back then. It took four planes getting hijacked to bring out "patriotism" in our country. After Pearl Harbor 50 million American men signed up to be enlisted in the army, how many did that after 9/11? I don't know, but i'm sure it was a lot less.

The elderly American gentleman arrived in Paris by plane. At French Customs, he fumbled for his passport.

"You 'ave been to France before, monsieur?" the customs officer asked sarcastically.

The old gent admitted that he had been to France previously.

"Zen, you should know enough to 'ave your passport ready for inspection."

The American said, "The last time I was here, I didn't have to show it."

"Impossible. You Americans alwayz 'ave to show your passports on arrival in France!"

The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look. Then he quietly explained, "Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach in '44 I couldn't find any Frenchmen to show it to!"

Hahah, rocking B)

Yeah, but you didn't have little punks whinning about the war 24/7 just because they didn't like the president or whatever other reason they have. People were a whole lot more patriotic back then. It took four planes getting hijacked to bring out "patriotism" in our country. After Pearl Harbor 50 million American men signed up to be enlisted in the army, how many did that after 9/11? I don't know, but i'm sure it was a lot less.

I just saw something that made my stomache churn. Kids on Nickelodeon telling kids why they shouldn't sign up to be in the army. They were also giving their reasons why they should not be encouraged to do so in school, and criticizing those who do so.

What is Nick trying to do?

I'm so glad my grandaddy doesn't watch Nick!

Oh, Brett, you failed to mention my favorite part...the woman is always vacuuming in a skirt and heels!

I just saw something that made my stomache churn. Kids on Nickelodeon telling kids why they shouldn't sign up to be in the army. They were also giving there reasons why they should not be encouraged to do so in school, and criticizing those who do so.

What is Nick trying to do?

I'm so glad my grandaddy doesn't watch Nick!

Oh, Brett, you failed to mention my favorite part...the woman is always vacuuming in a skirt and heels!

Oh, goodness. Yes. And she always has the brightest-whitest smile on her face.

One thing I like about the WWII Generation was there was no huge soda and food corporations. Most were small and family owned. They still had coke and pepsi, but they also had all those other home made sodas. And the best part, they were all in bottles:lick:

And the best part, they were all in bottles:lick:

They were all in glass bottles. :) Everythink tastes better out of glass than plastic. I don't even use plastic cups at home.

They were all in glass bottles. :) Everythink tastes better out of glass than plastic. I don't even use plastic cups at home.

Totally. I feel cooler when I'm holding them lol

I have mixed feeling concerning all of this. First off i think my generation is mostly responsible for the "me first" attitude that is prevalent now after all children only live as they are taught...My generation was so caught up in careers,fancy cars, and bigger homes that we failed to teach our children real values and morals.

That being said deep down i still feel that if a serious threat came to our country a majority of our young people would step up and help defend it. I think there is still a fairly large grass roots section of America that Hollywood and the media still has not affected.

And yes...sodas did taste better when they came in glass bottles...i can remember when you got a deposit on the bottles when you returned them:o