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A new book argues that the '60s counterculture achieved nothing of lasting importance. So why does the era continue to fascinate us?
  • Because it was our personal childhood and our last national hope

    That's why it fascinated us and still does. That, and good music. We didn't realize the jig was up until Reagan came to office. Most people turned inward, away from public service and the world at large, and concentrated on personal wealth and happiness, which is almost meaningless to a culture (If you want to know what God thinks of money, look at who She gives it to...)

    It's over. Move on.