Thursday, September 27, 2007
Stephen Cruz
The problem with the American Dream is that it is elusive. It it abstract and unattainable, and extremely materialistic. It is defining happiness by the idea of being able to get money- which is possible, more people are going to be happy when they aren't constantly struggling to make ends meet- but what really defines being wealthy, or happy, or living the American dream? just because someone is near the top of the social ladder doesn't make them happy. However, they are defined as living the American dream. I wouldnt really call an unhappy person "living a dream", unless it's a very shallow dream. This is the problem with the American dream- it has become corrupted, and I defend Stephen Cruz's opinion of that. Everything works through big business, and developing, and nothing is privately owned anymore- the "American Dream" can hardly be achieved by onesself anymore- starting a business- etc. Now you have to work from the bottom up, constantly having some sort of power ruling over you. There is little place for individuality or privacy- you are constantly being watched. This is the price to pay to achieve the elusive "American Dream".
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I definately agree with you that it is almost impossible to start you're own dream anymore. Now, with the walmarts and mcdonalds of the world in control, the dream is buried. Not necessarily dead, just deeply buried. And if you're a minority, it's most likely buried out of reach.
yes. very much.
haha tony
nice incorrect apostrophe use
(hehe)
Tina, I think you're [Tony - note proper use of the contraction apostrophe] on the right track here idea-wise, but what about Cruz's notion of not losing? How does that tie in with what you've said?
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