Is the "American Dream" just a myth?
473121
I think the "American Dream" is just a hope. We all hope to have better future and we all fight for it and look for it where ever we can or think we can find it. The American Dream was a commercial back in the 50-60's about owning your own home and having rights and hoping our children have a better tomorrow. So, we come to america because America sells itself in other countries as wealthy, helpful, and open to all. The American Dream is something everyone hopes to accomplish, it becomes a myth when we can not achieve our dream.
71747
That anyone who works hard can accomplish the American Dream
701944
In a manner of speaking, yes I do. I don't think that's always such a bad thing, either, as long as one still lives by the basics of reality, like having a job and not breaking laws, etc. I'm a dreamer, and always have been, but I still do what's expected of me as a wife and mother and a member of society.
957710
Yes!  It is high time and overdue.\n\n"The illusion of freedom [in America] will continue as long as it's profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain, they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move the tables and chairs out of the way and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theater."\nFrank Zappa, musician and cultural iconoclast\n\n\nRefer to http://www.conspiracyarchive.com/News
523455
"i have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident;that all men are created equal."\nBy Martin Luther King\nI'm sorry its not in my own words, but that's what the American dream is to me equality for all, whites, blacks, Hispanics,legal or illegal, we are all human i just wish everyone could see that, a piece paper does not define the value of a person.Racism, hate, war, and prejudice is not the answer.
1033225
No, I don't think It's possible for "ANY" American citizen to acheive Financial success. Or Quote theAmerican Dream. I've worked all my life  and have seen many older people who have also worked all their lives and seen people take everything away from them. People have become victim to their own Governmnt who takes away their pensions, their homes, and even their families. The U.S, is so stressed out from all these hassles. there are many walks of life here in america yet they keep searching for an answer and a place to stay because they just can't afford the things they use to because of this ridiculous inflations. So, yes, it is only a dream not reality.  The reality is "we" work to barely survive.
595451
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.
542992
You are really rude. What about the American Dream? People should be able to have a chance in America no matter where they are from or their ethnicity. Think before you speak.
1012271
Thats BS.\n If what you say is indeed true than they are very smart for contributing to their OWN economy. We could learn  alot from them\nContributing to the global economy has contributed 1000s of Americans out of jobs duh. What about our own economy?\n\nOh btw define what is expected? That is the problem you see. Too many countries expect .
567197
the American Dream is getting harder and harder to achieve here, that it is almost down right impossible. Its due to our inadequate leadership (i.e. President Bush) and poor decisions/judgements made (i.e. the Iraqi war). I'm an extremely patriotic American (I love my country and their citizens.. sry I cant say the same for George w. Bush) and I suggest you just stay where you are. Things in the US arent going so great...\n\nby the way... gas in my city is reaching $3.62
517258
No.\nThere is none.\nBut there are a bunch of reasons to believe it as fiction.
833102
Self and national aggrandisement seems to be culturally iconic in the U.S.  False consciousness is virtually a requirement for existance in any modern culture.\nWhat is the illusion of wealth? Do you mean that I owe more than I own but fool myself I am doing well? Or do you mean that as a nation, the american people tend to overlook the poverty (etc)within their own borders whilst asserting themselves as world leaders with a model social/economic/political system? Or are you referring to what is happening on a global scale?\nWhat do you mean by strong and successful and isn't it simply a matter of opinion?  America is a contradiction; a juxtaposition. From whence comes the expectation of streets paved with gold? Isn't that an elton john song? Or a biblical reference?
633741
It is possible, but highly unlikely this would happen.  There are thousands who would love to be president.  It is the American Dream to grow up and be president.
848344
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.
27075
Funny that you ask that question.\nMy American Dream just changed recently.\n\nWhen I was 15 I wanted\nTo get an education, get married, live in a nice home, drive a nice car, worship freely, raise my children, and help them get their education, grow old, and watch my children and grandchildren grow up.\n\nToday, I want freedom for All people. I want for no one to have to live their lives in fear, to have the freedom to live where they chose, work freely, drive what they choose, and be educated when and where they choose, live free of Jim Crow laws and policies, and live without the fear of jealous racial attacks against them and their livelyhood!\n\nToday, I realize that I can no longer settle to just live my dream but to help others realize theirs.\nNow, my American dream is to help other decent people to live their American dreams.\n\nGod Bless
349997
There was a time when that was true. \ni was brought up believing that America was the land of the free. \nas you get older and wiser, things are never what they seem. \nin today's America it is land. \nof the free NO MORE. \nsadly.
832937
That is definitely worse than a Nightmare on Elm Street.\n\nThis is a good question thought because for those who are not receptive of anything "different" they might have a utopia as such in mind; however, they should stop and think about such a wish.  What would we do with just America?  There would be no diversity, nothing to challenge our own growth.  Indeed, where would the adventure be?