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muriel_volestrangler

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4. Seems like something you should allow each state to decide

Mon Jul 13, 2026, 05:58 PM

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Certainly, if the US (sorry, the GOTHS) decides to abolish the change, then allow each state to decide which of their current time zones they'll remain in; northern and southern states may well have different preferences. But why not allow states to remain changing, if they want to? Changing makes more sense in northern states (maybe except Alaska, which is so far north that sunrise and sunset vary far more than an hour change can take advantage of),

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Standard time could become permanent in US under new bill, with some exceptions [View all] BumRushDaShow 12 hrs ago OP

if it has to stay the same year round standard is the way to go. Blues Heron 12 hrs ago #1

Unless you like to do something after work in the evening. dem4decades 12 hrs ago #10

the early winter mornings though, no thanks Blues Heron 11 hrs ago #12

Jeez, just turn on a light. FoxNewsSucks 8 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 8 hrs ago #35

You're absolutely correct Katcat 8 hrs ago #36

I was there. FoxNewsSucks 7 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 7 hrs ago #39

Good gay texan 12 hrs ago #2

And in five years (or less) people will be howling to change it back... appmanga 12 hrs ago #3

Once Dems are back in power, Republicans will realize they hate it, tanyev 12 hrs ago #9

No we won't - it is a hellish thing to put people through Tumbulu 10 hrs ago #18

But they did in the 70s Polybius 9 hrs ago #27

It was not fun Katcat 8 hrs ago #37

that is not true for CA- people have been trying to get rid of it since it began Tumbulu 6 hrs ago #43

"Where did they get rid of it only to bring it back?" Polybius 1 hr ago #46

Seems like something you should allow each state to decide muriel_volestrangler 12 hrs ago #4

New England should change to Atlantic time RockCreek 12 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 12 hrs ago #8

Do you mean permanent Atlantic summer time, permanent standard time, or changing as Canada does? (nt) muriel_volestrangler 31 min ago #47

Oh great. Fiendish Thingy 12 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 12 hrs ago #7

Changing school hours for kids will require changing work hours for many parents as well. Very disruptive. eppur_se_muova 11 hrs ago #16

Politicians in the back pocket of the tourist industry? Sounds like your bigger problem. FadedMullet 5 hrs ago #44

With all that our country is facing . . . . Scubamatt 12 hrs ago #11

Why not just leap forward an hour every year? After 24 years we'd be back at the same time! erronis 11 hrs ago #13

wonder what the "exceptions" are mdbl 11 hrs ago #14

Standard time absolutely sucks. valleyrogue 11 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 11 hrs ago #17

Because those who prefer a later day are the vast majority Polybius 9 hrs ago #25

Not at all. According to whichever poll you read, a majority favors one or the other. eppur_se_muova 9 hrs ago #28

Americans get confused Polybius 9 hrs ago #29

I'm tired of having to worry about other people's kids. FoxNewsSucks 8 hrs ago #32

extra hour of LIGHT outdoors FoxNewsSucks 8 hrs ago #31

I love the extra light at the end of the day... slightlv 10 hrs ago #19

The real issue is the North-South difference in daylight, not the time zones. No wonder it's a debate. maxsolomon 10 hrs ago #20

Children out in the dark of morning is certainly a factor. Bombing them in daylight is easier. twodogsbarking 10 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 10 hrs ago #22

Good. Long overdue. n/t PatrickforB 9 hrs ago #23

What about changing the school schedule to a winter schedule? Buddyzbuddy 9 hrs ago #24

I don't like it Polybius 9 hrs ago #26

It's been done before and abandoned shortly after PSPS 8 hrs ago #33

I have trouble driving at night Danmel 8 hrs ago #34

Sounds like yet another use for our soon-to-be-foisted-on-us Space Mirrors. yonder 7 hrs ago #40

..but, are they Jewish Space Mirrors? LudwigPastorius 7 hrs ago #41

This is probably more performative BS from a do nothing Congress. love_katz 6 hrs ago #42

"Seems like something you should allow each state to decide" J_William_Ryan 5 hrs ago #45