Does the American Dream still exist?
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The American Dream is not a single dream.  It includes all the dreams of each person to become what they believe is the best they can be.  \n\nAs a dream it still exists.  Unfortunately it is easier for ruthless bastards who are willing to do anything at the expense of others to succeed than for those who are simply trying to live a fruitful and full life.\n\nIf we can get past the consumerism that is constantly forced down our throats; if we could be a little more caring for others; the American dream would surely be more available to us all.
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Yes and No. Yes, because of the stance America is taking on world issues. Also because the Govt. is confusing the world over with its stances which is so different from what it used to be. \n\nNo, because the American dream and the ideals would always remain. It is getting corroded by today's American society, especially the youth (who do not even know who the first President of the United States was!) \n\nSo in 50 years, America would be the UK of today, saying 'yes' to India and/or China for everything. And if it listens to China, that is the day the American dream would crumble.
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America, will "not" let the unfortunate prosper? Have you ever heard of hard work? America, does "not" hold anyone back..Can you tell me, why is everyone trying to get into the U.S.to try and make a better life, for themselves, and there family? Is everyone trying to migrate to Cuba, or Russia, to try and do those things? Anyone with a little ambition, can also be fortunate enough to have a piece of the "American" dream..And, where did your forefathers immigrate from..We all came from another country, to make life better, for future generations..
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i grew up on a farm and know hard work ! we had forty acres to farm and had lots of animals too. i had to do chores before school while it was still dark outside ,then go to school then come home and do more chores. so i know lots of Americans willing to work ,not to mention the construction field , roofing ,cleaning. not every American has a college degree and the government is selling us out ! what will the blue collar working class do this is a very sad situation and its not a racial issue.
71747
That anyone who works hard can accomplish the American Dream
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The American Dream is whatever you want it to be. It is different for each person. \n\nYou acheive it by acomplising your dream.
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The American Dream is for rich people, no matter what color they are.
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In America you can still do want you want. Unless you break laws. You can find a job, save your money, buy a home and a car, go out to eat, etc. In many other countries (socialists) no jobs hardly, long lines for free food, long waits for health care and you do what they say always. oh and if your lucky they give you a hut or something that you didn't pick to live in.  Long Live America!! Until the liberals make us socialists.
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Nope. Americans have it good, and they can have it better by working.
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The last statistics that I saw on this was a few years ago: was somewhere around 87% of the wealthiest Americans inherited 90% of their wealth.\n\nHope I can get this next part right:\nSomething like 95% of the wealth of this country is owned by 1% of the wealthiest 10%.\n\nWish I knew where to find those stats again. My numbers might be a little off but they are close. You get the idea.\n\nIt is complete bullshyt that ppl think in this 'capitalist' society that the smartest and most hard working will be the most rewarded.
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It is a fact.  All Americans have the same opportunity as the next.  The sad thing about it is that our society and culture has digressed to the point to where many people just feel that this should just be given to them, that they automatically deserve it and all they do is complain that they do not have as much as the next person, when truly they haven't searched nor worked at accomplishing the "American Dream"
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Good question. It seems to me like there's no use in working the system to enjoy the American dream when you can steal it from America's youth.
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Because we are the land of opportunity and freedom. Despite what we may or may not feel or agree on about America...compared to many places, it's a wonderful place to live and to follow your dreams..because you can.
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If that is slavery, what is freedom to you? Freedom to not persue anything? Is that what you call freedom?\n\nThe American dream might be elusive, but to those who strive to get it, usually does, or else the concept might have died long ago.\n\nYes, I was indebt, too. But I had the FREEDOM to pay it off. I never displaced any of my responsibility to anyone else, keeping in mind the freedom to do and rise at a greater height than what I could reach, so as NOT to blame a "system" to my short comings.\n\nYou are only a slave if you view yourself as such. But if see yourself as a free man realizing his potential and applying his unbound liberty to rise among the rest, then you are trully a free man.\n\nBut yet, some are too lazy to do something at this freedom. Instead, succumbs to blame, mostly displacing it other than themselves. They are slaves... Slaves to themselves and their weakness, never realizing their potential.
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I see very little outside of the United States, so I will limit my remarks to my country.  Our culture has become very diverse.  As a consequence, there seems to be a wider span of beliefs and thoughts about the proper and socially acceptable behavior.\nOn one hand are those who are steeped in traditional moral value, but have been lead to believe that military action in the middle east is acceptable behavior.  On the other hand are the rising minorities who are coming to the realization that the “American Dream” may remain just a dream for them.\nToo far?  We, as a society, are too divided to solve our own problems.  We are rapidly building walls between ourselves and each other as well as the rest of the world.  We seem to have forgotten tolerance in favor of getting “in each other’s face.”  The seeds that we sow now shall be reaped at some future time, perhaps when our national debt is owed to the rest of the world.
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I like your question, but unfortunately have no clue what is meant by the term: "American Dream".\n\nI do have some knowledge of what it is that I want though.\n\nThe thing I value most in life is... FREEDOM to come, go, and do as I choose.\n\nTherefore "MY DREAM" is... to have more of that which I value most.
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The "American Dream" is the whole world's dream, and the world consists of billions of people. Americans do not have more or less of an intrinsic right to achieve our dreams than any other people in the world. If our conditions were the same in the US, we would also immigrate by any means possible in order to provide for our family. We're rich. Let's share. \n\nBTW all you have to do is look at history to know that culture and language are completely organic and that it is impossible for a culture to somehow preserve their traditions forever.