Thursday, September 18, 2008

1968 vs 2008: Which was worse?

Wow. Here I was, thinking that 1968 was the most upsetting year in modern world history. So far folks, 2008 is gunning a CLOSE second! WOW! That is just tops. Except this time the music isnt as good. Of course.

Since we are all well versed with the agony of 08, lets get a refresher on the agony of 6-8 shall we?

A broad list of crappy things that happened in 68:

Prague Spring
Chicago DNC Riots
Tet Offensive
1968 Mexico Olympics
Note: a really interesting read. Mexico in 68 was as messed up as USA in 68. I just posted the bit on the riots, but the 68 summer olympics in mexico were a real mess. And not even a hot mess. Just a mess.
The Paris Riots; C'est Failure!
Orangeburg South Carolina
Not a good year for El Al: (hijack to algiers, shooting at desk etc etc). In fact, not a good year for Lebanon either.

Oh there are TONS more. I havent even got round to the assassinations/natural disasters! Im just getting tired. And somewhat depressed! Enjoy 08, at least its not 68.