Ah, the Fifties. Via O Dub, I see there is much rejoicing in conservativeland at their imminent return. There is of course much about the fifties that both sides of the political spectrum can embrace.
Top marginal tax rate - a whopping 91 or 92%! Advantage: Liberals!
Teen birth rates - reached their peak in 1957! Advantage: Mixed! Clearly, pre-marital sex was the thing, but so was the shotgun wedding! On the other hand, the latter likely led to subsequent high divorce rates. Call it a wash.
Poverty rates - percent of families double that of now! Advantage: Conservatives! Miss those good old days...
Film production code - in effect! Advantage: Michael Medved Conservatives. Disadvantage: South Park Republicans. What a big tent it is!
Interstate highway system - just begun! Advantage: liberals! Biggest pork project ever!
Abortion mostly illegal! Advantage: Conservatives!
Segregation! Advantage: Well, you know.
At least us liberals will have our beloved taxes and spending!
