I tend to agree, when bounded by my lifetime. 1999 was probably the best, especially since 2001 brought 9/11 and that whole circus, wars, recession, etc. It w

I tend to agree, when bounded by my lifetime. 1999 was probably the best, especially since 2001 brought 9/11 and that whole circus, wars, recession, etc. It was probably the last time I felt 'hopeful' as a nation. And people always fought about politics, but didn't seem quite as hostile.