it's time that...

Bn77
can anybody explain the difference in meanings between these two sentences?

1. it's time that we consider going there

2. it's time that we considered going there

Grammars dictate that after "It's time" the simple past is/must be used, but I think a case where a grammar rule undergoes a change is in progress.

Bn77can anybody explain the difference in meanings between these two sentences?

1. it's time that we consider going there

2. it's time that we considered going there

It's time we considered going there. (the verb should be in the past tense.)

Hi,
the past tense is the default one, and I think it's more common and sounds best too. However, native speakers also say sentences like:
It's time I go to work --> instead of "It's time to go to work"
It's time you go out and check... ---> instead of "It's time for you to go out and check..."

I don't know why, but I wouldn't say that...
It's time

excellent expalin

about/high time (informal) used to say that you think somebody should do something soon: It about time you cleaned your room. (Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

high time...did

To me, It’s kinda subjunctive, connoting condemning.