And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Back in the early 80's, when this term came out, I was single, living and working in Philadelphia. My co-workers and friends were thrilled to be classified as Yuppies.
Not to forget the car that became popularly associated with Yuppiedom, the BMW 320i 2-door sedan.
I had not heard of the L.L. Bean brand until that era, say about 45 years ago. I decided to give their clothing a try and ever since then I have never been disappointed with any of the multitude of their products owned. When business took me to Maine (during Winter!) I made sure to stop into their retail store, an impressive place!
Forty years later, society has devolved from this to the wearing of pajamas in public. The 80s were a better time on every level.
ReplyDeleteYuppy's. Not the most loved individuals.
ReplyDeleteYeah, the envy crowd hates everybody. Seems there are more of them each year. Yet the solution is so simple.
DeleteGucci is for the gay & fake crowd. A Halliburton kicks a**.
ReplyDeleteBack in the early 80's, when this term came out, I was single, living and working in Philadelphia. My co-workers and friends were thrilled to be classified as Yuppies.
ReplyDeleteNot to forget the car that became popularly associated with Yuppiedom, the BMW 320i 2-door sedan.
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of the L.L. Bean brand until that era, say about 45 years ago. I decided to give their clothing a try and ever since then I have never been disappointed with any of the multitude of their products owned. When business took me to Maine (during Winter!) I made sure to stop into their retail store, an impressive place!
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Still have my duck shoes. Hmm, must have lost the Rolex, tho.
DeleteWe need one of these for the champagne socialists.
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