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Polybius

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46. "Where did they get rid of it only to bring it back?"

Tue Jul 14, 2026, 05:15 AM

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Everywhere. I was too young to know about it, but in the 70s, a nationwide law passed. 5 years (or less) later, it was rescinded. Hopefully, one of the older members will fill you in on it. If not, I'll look it up after work and post it here.

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Standard time could become permanent in US under new bill, with some exceptions [View all] BumRushDaShow 17 hrs ago OP

if it has to stay the same year round standard is the way to go. Blues Heron 17 hrs ago #1

Unless you like to do something after work in the evening. dem4decades 17 hrs ago #10

the early winter mornings though, no thanks Blues Heron 16 hrs ago #12

Jeez, just turn on a light. FoxNewsSucks 13 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 13 hrs ago #35

You're absolutely correct Katcat 12 hrs ago #36

Me as well, it was supposed to save energy consumption. Don't know if it did. chicoescuela 2 hrs ago #52

I was there. FoxNewsSucks 12 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 12 hrs ago #39

For over 40 years, in winter, Dr. T 3 hrs ago #48

i doubt anything has changed that would make people suddenly love winter DST Blues Heron 3 hrs ago #49

I'm going to go out on a limb here Dr. T 3 hrs ago #50

Good gay texan 17 hrs ago #2

And in five years (or less) people will be howling to change it back... appmanga 17 hrs ago #3

Once Dems are back in power, Republicans will realize they hate it, tanyev 17 hrs ago #9

No we won't - it is a hellish thing to put people through Tumbulu 15 hrs ago #18

But they did in the 70s Polybius 14 hrs ago #27

It was not fun Katcat 12 hrs ago #37

that is not true for CA- people have been trying to get rid of it since it began Tumbulu 11 hrs ago #43

"Where did they get rid of it only to bring it back?" Polybius 6 hrs ago #46

I was in high school in western NY. Easterncedar 2 hrs ago #53

Seems like something you should allow each state to decide muriel_volestrangler 17 hrs ago #4

New England should change to Atlantic time RockCreek 17 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 17 hrs ago #8

Do you mean permanent Atlantic summer time, permanent standard time, or changing as Canada does? (nt) muriel_volestrangler 5 hrs ago #47

Oh great. Fiendish Thingy 17 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 17 hrs ago #7

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

Politicians in the back pocket of the tourist industry? Sounds like your bigger problem. FadedMullet 10 hrs ago #44

With all that our country is facing . . . . Scubamatt 17 hrs ago #11

Why not just leap forward an hour every year? After 24 years we'd be back at the same time! erronis 16 hrs ago #13

wonder what the "exceptions" are mdbl 16 hrs ago #14

Standard time absolutely sucks. valleyrogue 16 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 16 hrs ago #17

Because those who prefer a later day are the vast majority Polybius 14 hrs ago #25

Not at all. According to whichever poll you read, a majority favors one or the other. eppur_se_muova 14 hrs ago #28

Americans get confused Polybius 13 hrs ago #29

I'm tired of having to worry about other people's kids. FoxNewsSucks 13 hrs ago #32

extra hour of LIGHT outdoors FoxNewsSucks 13 hrs ago #31

I love the extra light at the end of the day... slightlv 15 hrs ago #19

The real issue is the North-South difference in daylight, not the time zones. No wonder it's a debate. maxsolomon 15 hrs ago #20

Children out in the dark of morning is certainly a factor. Bombing them in daylight is easier. twodogsbarking 15 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 15 hrs ago #22

Good. Long overdue. n/t PatrickforB 14 hrs ago #23

What about changing the school schedule to a winter schedule? Buddyzbuddy 14 hrs ago #24

I don't like it Polybius 14 hrs ago #26

It's been done before and abandoned shortly after PSPS 13 hrs ago #33

I have trouble driving at night Danmel 13 hrs ago #34

Sounds like yet another use for our soon-to-be-foisted-on-us Space Mirrors. yonder 12 hrs ago #40

..but, are they Jewish Space Mirrors? LudwigPastorius 12 hrs ago #41

This is probably more performative BS from a do nothing Congress. love_katz 11 hrs ago #42

"Seems like something you should allow each state to decide" J_William_Ryan 9 hrs ago #45

This proposed law does allow states to opt out question everything 2 hrs ago #51

I though Indiana also had a single normal time? Kali 1 hr ago #54

They changed to observing DST in 2006. BumRushDaShow 1 hr ago #55