The American Dream |
 Jan 22 2007, 09:57 PM
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 Home is where your rump rests!  Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,235 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 451,969  |
What, to you, is The American Dream? Do you think that it's realistic in today's society, or is it even more attainable now?
My American Dream involves being as stable as possible. I want to be secure with my position in life; I don't want to have to worry about paying off that house payment or if I'm going to afford my ride to work. Being stable means being able to stop thinking about myself and help others. With my family's current economic status (working class, but not struggling) I see my version of the American Dream as possible, but for those in poverty it depresses me how difficult that Dream would be to attain. According to the 2004 Census, someone who is in poverty needs to earn $8,000 a year just to get above the poverty line; but how are they supposed to earn that much when they're just struggling to survive? 
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Jan 22 2007, 10:18 PM
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I'm Cattt. :] Group: Validating Posts: 1,722 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 130,831 |
my american dream is to one day become rich and famous (for the right reasons) in order to help others get their american dream as well.
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Jan 22 2007, 11:44 PM
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 Peggy. Group: Member Posts: 2,508 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 214,025 |
To be self-sufficient, have my own house and own car, living in with my husband and perhaps kids. Also, to be able to get a job of my dream career, and to maintain optimism in all aspects of my health.
I remember writing an essay about it for English class. BAD MEMORIES. |
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Jan 22 2007, 11:52 PM
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 cheeeesy like theres no tomorrow Group: Member Posts: 3,316 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 37,142 |
basically to have a nice job and a good home.
i mean i would love to design my own clothes or something along the lines of that. which is a dream. but i dont think it will happen.lol but yea thats the dream to me. every wants to own a store or restaurant and be successful inn life. |
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Jan 22 2007, 11:55 PM
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QUOTE(kayceeisms @ Jan 22 2007, 6:57 PM)  What, to you, is The American Dream? Do you think that it's realistic in today's society, or is it even more attainable now? My American Dream involves being as stable as possible. I want to be secure with my position in life; I don't want to have to worry about paying off that house payment or if I'm going to afford my ride to work. Being stable means being able to stop thinking about myself and help others. With my family's current economic status (working class, but not struggling) I see my version of the American Dream as possible, but for those in poverty it depresses me how difficult that Dream would be to attain. According to the 2004 Census, someone who is in poverty needs to earn $8,000 a year just to get above the poverty line; but how are they supposed to earn that much when they're just struggling to survive? Our societies are better than theirs. It's not our problem. Our economy is growing. Every society is different. It's up to us, Americans, if we decided to support the needy people. Real American dream depends on where you live. Living in African wont gave you a fat chance. In American, you have a better chance. Basically, it's depends on where are you at. It’s important to go to school, get your education, learn, deal with problems, and become a stronger person. |
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Jan 23 2007, 12:07 AM
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 chinky Group: Official Designer Posts: 2,566 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 434,437 |
white, rich, good spouse.
blunt, but it's true 
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Jan 23 2007, 12:23 AM
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Home is where your rump rests! Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,235 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 451,969 |
QUOTE(Spiritual Winged Aura @ Jan 22 2007, 8:55 PM) Our societies are better than theirs. It's not our problem. Our economy is growing. Every society is different. It's up to us, Americans, if we decided to support the needy people. Hold on, please clarify. Our society is better than which others? I was only referring to one society in my post, and that would the one in the U.S.
Real American dream depends on where you live. Living in African wont gave you a fat chance. In American, you have a better chance. Basically, it's depends on where are you at. It’s important to go to school, get your education, learn, deal with problems, and become a stronger person. |
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Jan 23 2007, 12:28 AM
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 Pocketful of Sunshine Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,690 Joined: Nov 2005 Member No: 289,004 |
Mine is simple. To be happy.
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Jan 23 2007, 12:23 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 7,149 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 213,509 |
To fulfill my goals, hold a job along with the family, finish my education and become who I want to be as for a job.
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Jan 23 2007, 03:07 PM
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 what do you think it says....if so obvious. Group: Member Posts: 1,838 Joined: Sep 2004 Member No: 52,420 |
no . i currently don`t see or feel as though thereal american dream for all people exists . we have a long way to go .
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Jan 23 2007, 05:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Posts: 8,274 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 8,001 |
QUOTE(kayceeisms @ Jan 22 2007, 6:57 PM) What, to you, is The American Dream? Do you think that it's realistic in today's society, or is it even more attainable now? My American Dream involves being as stable as possible. I want to be secure with my position in life; I don't want to have to worry about paying off that house payment or if I'm going to afford my ride to work. Being stable means being able to stop thinking about myself and help others. With my family's current economic status (working class, but not struggling) I see my version of the American Dream as possible, but for those in poverty it depresses me how difficult that Dream would be to attain. According to the 2004 Census, someone who is in poverty needs to earn $8,000 a year just to get above the poverty line; but how are they supposed to earn that much when they're just struggling to survive? Okay, nevermind. I was thinking of Africa because of a well known proverty. |
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Jan 23 2007, 05:41 PM
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Wow " The american dream"
I had to do a paper on that in english this year. We got teamed up and some how or another that ended up being our topic. We said the american dream was to have money or something along those lines. It ended up being the best in the class so I was happy about that. Anyway I'll edit later 
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Jan 23 2007, 08:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Posts: 8,274 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 8,001 |
^
Hahaha. it's strange. i know. |
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Jan 23 2007, 10:13 PM
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Newbie Group: Member Posts: 5 Joined: Jan 2007 Member No: 497,785 |
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