Why do some people want to go back to the 1950’s? (lemmings.world)

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As a queer person (agender) with a conservative dad, I don’t get why he says he wants to go back to the 1950s. What was so special back then besides his reasoning that times were simpler? I feel like it would be harder for me then as a queer person.

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[-] [email protected] 17 points 1 day ago

I hate to be the one to tell you this, but your dad is a racist.

I would say it's a shining example of my theory. He wants to go back to when he was ignorant of the struggles of other people. They did exist, he just didn't know and now he does.

this post was submitted on 11 Jul 2025

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