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Originally Posted by willravel
Wow, some people have some very extreme views of hippies.
- Most hippies bathe. They even did back in the 60s.
- I can't think of any hippy that ever forced their view on anyone. They gathered with like minded people and exchanged ideas, albeit occasionally in a very loud voice or over a loudspeaker. They tried to spark interest in peace.
- It's hardly lazy to oppose a war.
Hippy hatred was bread by those who make either war or satire. If you get your politics from Nixon, LBJ, or Eric Cartman, you should question those sources.
"Hippy" is a compliment, and is only used in a derogatory way by those who don't understand it.
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I guess it all depends on your experience and viewpoint.
Mine comes from personal experience. Most hippies (I have encountered) have a peculiar odor (maybe it's the patchouli?). But then again, this is the stereotype and prevailing view.
Most of the hippies are fanatical about their views and DO try to force it on others (which is what turns me off). I share some beliefs with them but don't appreciate the manner in which they choose to deliver their message. Actually, I don't like anyone forcing their views on me, hippy or not.
I think hippies are extreme which is why there is a backlash (hatred is rather strong). Extreme at either end is usually provocative. I don't get my politics from Nixon (who created the Environmental Protection Agency by the way, maybe he was a "hippie"), LBJ or Eric Cartmen.
Whether or not hippie is used as a derogative depends on how you view hippie but it is my general experience that hippie is most definitely derogative.