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Rebkeh

(2,450 posts)
Mon Mar 28, 2016, 06:48 PM Mar 2016

About the American Dream

It occurred to me today that some people still believe it's within reach. Even if they believe it's inaccessible for most, they cling to the belief that it's still accessible for them. Occupy did a pretty good job explaining why they are wrong.

As did George Carlin, quite prophetically too.

Is this another difference between the supporters? It seems like it might be.

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About the American Dream (Original Post) Rebkeh Mar 2016 OP
They still believe in meritocracy. TIME TO PANIC Mar 2016 #1
That's my thought as well nt Rebkeh Mar 2016 #2
My test: Bernin4U Mar 2016 #3

TIME TO PANIC

(1,894 posts)
1. They still believe in meritocracy.
Mon Mar 28, 2016, 07:22 PM
Mar 2016

By "they", I mean upper middle class professionals. The recession didn't hit them as hard, so they are fine with establishment democrats.

Bernin4U

(812 posts)
3. My test:
Mon Mar 28, 2016, 09:01 PM
Mar 2016

Put a want ad on Craigslist for $14/hr. See how many hundreds of apps you get, including a handful with masters degrees.

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