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47. Do you mean permanent Atlantic summer time, permanent standard time, or changing as Canada does? (nt)

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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 16 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 17 hrs ago #48

i doubt anything has changed that would make people suddenly love winter DST Blues Heron 17 hrs ago #49

I'm going to go out on a limb here Dr. T 17 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 20 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 10 hrs ago #59

I was in high school in western NY. Easterncedar 16 hrs ago #53

when was this? Thanks for the reply ! Tumbulu 10 hrs ago #60

How fragile do you have to be... appmanga 11 hrs ago #58

There are innumerable medical studies that prove how deadly these time changes are- this is not about fragility Tumbulu 10 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 9 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 19 hrs ago #47

I think the most important thing is stopping the twice yearly clock changes RockCreek 12 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 Yesterday #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 10 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 15 hrs ago #54

They changed to observing DST in 2006. BumRushDaShow 15 hrs ago #55

I'm remarkably nonchalant about DST. Torchlight 11 hrs ago #57