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muriel_volestrangler

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4. Seems like something you should allow each state to decide

Mon Jul 13, 2026, 05:58 PM

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Certainly, if the US (sorry, the GOTHS) decides to abolish the change, then allow each state to decide which of their current time zones they'll remain in; northern and southern states may well have different preferences. But why not allow states to remain changing, if they want to? Changing makes more sense in northern states (maybe except Alaska, which is so far north that sunrise and sunset vary far more than an hour change can take advantage of),

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Standard time could become permanent in US under new bill, with some exceptions [View all] BumRushDaShow 23 hrs ago OP

if it has to stay the same year round standard is the way to go. Blues Heron 23 hrs ago #1

Unless you like to do something after work in the evening. dem4decades 22 hrs ago #10

the early winter mornings though, no thanks Blues Heron 22 hrs ago #12

Jeez, just turn on a light. FoxNewsSucks 18 hrs ago #30

We tried that back in the 70s, the minute people got a taste of the reality of DST in January Blues Heron 18 hrs ago #35

You're absolutely correct Katcat 18 hrs ago #36

Me as well, it was supposed to save energy consumption. Don't know if it did. chicoescuela 8 hrs ago #52

I was there. FoxNewsSucks 18 hrs ago #38

people hated it, cant blame them, it sucked the big one. Who wants to hustle out the door an hour early in winter Blues Heron 18 hrs ago #39

For over 40 years, in winter, Dr. T 8 hrs ago #48

i doubt anything has changed that would make people suddenly love winter DST Blues Heron 8 hrs ago #49

I'm going to go out on a limb here Dr. T 8 hrs ago #50

Good gay texan 23 hrs ago #2

And in five years (or less) people will be howling to change it back... appmanga 23 hrs ago #3

Once Dems are back in power, Republicans will realize they hate it, tanyev 22 hrs ago #9

No we won't - it is a hellish thing to put people through Tumbulu 20 hrs ago #18

But they did in the 70s Polybius 19 hrs ago #27

It was not fun Katcat 18 hrs ago #37

that is not true for CA- people have been trying to get rid of it since it began Tumbulu 16 hrs ago #43

"Where did they get rid of it only to bring it back?" Polybius 11 hrs ago #46

I am older and it did not happen in CA at all- we voted to get rid of it two times now Tumbulu 2 hrs ago #59

I was in high school in western NY. Easterncedar 7 hrs ago #53

when was this? Thanks for the reply ! Tumbulu 2 hrs ago #60

How fragile do you have to be... appmanga 2 hrs ago #58

There are innumerable medical studies that prove how deadly these time changes are- this is not about fragility Tumbulu 2 hrs ago #61

And I guess you're a flexible biologist with stats to back your claims? appmanga 32 min ago #64

I don't mind the switch but there is statistical evidence against switching IbogaProject 1 hr ago #63

Sounds serious Torchlight 24 min ago #65

Seems like something you should allow each state to decide muriel_volestrangler 23 hrs ago #4

New England should change to Atlantic time RockCreek 22 hrs ago #5

While I will agree with your proposal and it's intended purpose, adding a fifth time zone to America's consciousness.... FadedMullet 22 hrs ago #8

Do you mean permanent Atlantic summer time, permanent standard time, or changing as Canada does? (nt) muriel_volestrangler 10 hrs ago #47

I think the most important thing is stopping the twice yearly clock changes RockCreek 4 hrs ago #56

Oh great. Fiendish Thingy 22 hrs ago #6

If you "standardize" it all over the country, but have some exceptions, it isn't standardized. C'mon people, make up.... FadedMullet 22 hrs ago #7

Changing school hours for kids will require changing work hours for many parents as well. Very disruptive. eppur_se_muova 21 hrs ago #16

Politicians in the back pocket of the tourist industry? Sounds like your bigger problem. FadedMullet 16 hrs ago #44

With all that our country is facing . . . . Scubamatt 22 hrs ago #11

Why not just leap forward an hour every year? After 24 years we'd be back at the same time! erronis 22 hrs ago #13

wonder what the "exceptions" are mdbl 22 hrs ago #14

Standard time absolutely sucks. valleyrogue 21 hrs ago #15

If you want an extra hour, get up an hour early. People who favor standard time are always told to just change eppur_se_muova 21 hrs ago #17

Because those who prefer a later day are the vast majority Polybius 19 hrs ago #25

Not at all. According to whichever poll you read, a majority favors one or the other. eppur_se_muova 19 hrs ago #28

Americans get confused Polybius 19 hrs ago #29

I'm tired of having to worry about other people's kids. FoxNewsSucks 18 hrs ago #32

extra hour of LIGHT outdoors FoxNewsSucks 18 hrs ago #31

I love the extra light at the end of the day... slightlv 20 hrs ago #19

The real issue is the North-South difference in daylight, not the time zones. No wonder it's a debate. maxsolomon 20 hrs ago #20

Children out in the dark of morning is certainly a factor. Bombing them in daylight is easier. twodogsbarking 20 hrs ago #21

100% Standard time. This still twightlight at 11 pm crap just sux. Indiana never used to switch and when they finall did Cheezoholic 20 hrs ago #22

Good. Long overdue. n/t PatrickforB 20 hrs ago #23

What about changing the school schedule to a winter schedule? Buddyzbuddy 20 hrs ago #24

I don't like it Polybius 19 hrs ago #26

It's been done before and abandoned shortly after PSPS 18 hrs ago #33

maybe in some places it was, but not in CA where we have voted via proposition to end it Tumbulu 2 hrs ago #62

I have trouble driving at night Danmel 18 hrs ago #34

Sounds like yet another use for our soon-to-be-foisted-on-us Space Mirrors. yonder 17 hrs ago #40

..but, are they Jewish Space Mirrors? LudwigPastorius 17 hrs ago #41

This is probably more performative BS from a do nothing Congress. love_katz 16 hrs ago #42

"Seems like something you should allow each state to decide" J_William_Ryan 15 hrs ago #45

This proposed law does allow states to opt out question everything 8 hrs ago #51

I though Indiana also had a single normal time? Kali 6 hrs ago #54

They changed to observing DST in 2006. BumRushDaShow 6 hrs ago #55

I'm remarkably nonchalant about DST. Torchlight 3 hrs ago #57