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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 I was too young to know about it, but in the 70s, a nationwide law passed. 5 years (or less) later, it was rescinded.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 Monday OP

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

Unless you like to do something after work in the evening. dem4decades Monday #10

the early winter mornings though, no thanks Blues Heron Monday #12

Jeez, just turn on a light. FoxNewsSucks Monday #30

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

You're absolutely correct Katcat Monday #36

Me as well, it was supposed to save energy consumption. Don't know if it did. chicoescuela 15 hrs ago #52

I was there. FoxNewsSucks Monday #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 Monday #39

For over 40 years, in winter, Dr. T 16 hrs ago #48

i doubt anything has changed that would make people suddenly love winter DST Blues Heron 16 hrs ago #49

I'm going to go out on a limb here Dr. T 16 hrs ago #50

Good gay texan Monday #2

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

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

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

But they did in the 70s Polybius Monday #27

It was not fun Katcat Monday #37

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

"Where did they get rid of it only to bring it back?" Polybius 19 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 9 hrs ago #59

I was in high school in western NY. Easterncedar 15 hrs ago #53

when was this? Thanks for the reply ! Tumbulu 9 hrs ago #60

How fragile do you have to be... appmanga 10 hrs ago #58

There are innumerable medical studies that prove how deadly these time changes are- this is not about fragility Tumbulu 9 hrs ago #61

And I guess you're a flexible biologist with stats to back your claims? appmanga 8 hrs ago #64

I don't mind the switch but there is statistical evidence against switching IbogaProject 8 hrs ago #63

Sounds serious Torchlight 8 hrs ago #65

Seems like something you should allow each state to decide muriel_volestrangler Monday #4

New England should change to Atlantic time RockCreek Monday #5

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

Do you mean permanent Atlantic summer time, permanent standard time, or changing as Canada does? (nt) muriel_volestrangler 18 hrs ago #47

I think the most important thing is stopping the twice yearly clock changes RockCreek 11 hrs ago #56

Oh great. Fiendish Thingy Monday #6

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

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

Politicians in the back pocket of the tourist industry? Sounds like your bigger problem. FadedMullet 23 hrs ago #44

With all that our country is facing . . . . Scubamatt Monday #11

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

wonder what the "exceptions" are mdbl Monday #14

Standard time absolutely sucks. valleyrogue Monday #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 Monday #17

Because those who prefer a later day are the vast majority Polybius Monday #25

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

Americans get confused Polybius Monday #29

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

extra hour of LIGHT outdoors FoxNewsSucks Monday #31

I love the extra light at the end of the day... slightlv Monday #19

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

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

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

Good. Long overdue. n/t PatrickforB Monday #23

What about changing the school schedule to a winter schedule? Buddyzbuddy Monday #24

I don't like it Polybius Monday #26

It's been done before and abandoned shortly after PSPS Monday #33

maybe in some places it was, but not in CA where we have voted via proposition to end it Tumbulu 9 hrs ago #62

I have trouble driving at night Danmel Monday #34

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

..but, are they Jewish Space Mirrors? LudwigPastorius Monday #41

This is probably more performative BS from a do nothing Congress. love_katz Yesterday #42

"Seems like something you should allow each state to decide" J_William_Ryan 23 hrs ago #45

This proposed law does allow states to opt out question everything 16 hrs ago #51

I though Indiana also had a single normal time? Kali 14 hrs ago #54

They changed to observing DST in 2006. BumRushDaShow 14 hrs ago #55

I'm remarkably nonchalant about DST. Torchlight 10 hrs ago #57