Not information about them specifically, but how were they influencial ONLY during the 1960's. How did they affect the times, or what did they change (if anything)?
2007-04-30 06:31:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
They were influential only during the 60's because their main goal was to help end the Vietnam War, which ended in 75. I think they definitevely made a statement, about love and peace being the virtues for which we should live for. Also, they reminded us of the importance of Nature and compassion, in a world ruled by materialism. The main problem these 'flower-power' people met, was drugs, which I strongly think were handed to them by the government itself, to stop anti-war propaganda. In time, the whole love ideal turned into an urge for getting high and the movement's reason to be was completely lost. They just forgot what they were fighting for. However not only did they manage to be heard all over the world, but through them we learned a little about hinduism, budism, and spirituality in general. In the end, what we should keep in our minds is to believe in our right to love, and we should thank them for reminding us just that.
2007-04-30 07:25:02 · answer #1 · answered by Heart-Shapped Poe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Co-inky-dinks are over rated, and are (as was said) over used as an excuse to hide planned events. A pseudo-God if you'd rather. The actual number on "true" coincidences in my life (and I'm sure yours too) can be counted on ones fingers of one hand. What a surprise, to finally put this one together. Enlightened & progressive oratory coming from smelly Hippy "Bong-Holes". (until they get the munchies & have to sleep it off) Who has all the answers while they're crashed? Full speed ahead for the Titanic. I'll be in my cabin. Just another coincidence ... of course.
2016-05-17 09:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long hair, use of LSD and other drugs among teens, lacked any direction in life, were unclean and foul in dress and language, preached a good line but never really followed it, spent so much time wasting the time of others, placed a negative value on learning and accomplishing. I would say that IF they had any influence of society and culture, it was negative. Thank god they all grew up!!
Chow!!
2007-04-30 06:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They weren't. They're insignificant. They did absolutely nothing to end the war. Their lifestyle is based on not caring about public issues, so if you dont care how can you influence public policy? If anything, they were partly responsible for keeping the war going as long as it did!!! Thats why politicians didnt take them seriously.
2007-04-30 06:46:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋