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In reply to the discussion: Let me be the first to post a "I hate the time change" thread. [View all]GiqueCee
(665 posts)45. Sorry, I gotta disagree on this one...
... it's adjustment to the change that is problematic. Circadian rhythms adjust on either side, but having more daylight at the end of the day is infinitely preferable no matter the time of year. City people cannot see the value of it the way us rural folk do. Make Daylight Saving permanent, and be done with this nonsense. The time change is asinine, and serves NO worthwhile purpose whatsoever.
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Agree. Keep it standard year around. Several studies demonstrated that this is preferrable
question everything
Mar 9
#2
WTF? You posted this at 8:10 (DU reflects the viewer's time zone, I am pretty sure)
usonian
Mar 9
#4
I just stay on Daylight Savings Time all year long.That means I can do things in a leisurely way, since I
tblue37
Mar 9
#5
I thought that the Senate unanimously voted to get rid of the time change. What happened with that??
Rhiannon12866
Mar 10
#17
There was never a debate. Rubio, I think, suggested and in a lock step all said aye
question everything
Mar 10
#40
It's often a problem when you have online meetings and never really know what time zone the organizers are in
Attilatheblond
Mar 10
#42
Oh, great, so I have to try to remember the hour's difference for the next three weeks.
DFW
Mar 10
#36
It was them. Lobbying from golf courses, theme parks and sports is why they changed it.
LeftInTX
Mar 10
#49