What the hell is this "American Dream"? What do people from all over the world think is this "American Dream" that I've been hearing about all of my damn life?
Does the American Dream exist, or is it really only as real as Santa Claus and The Easter Bunny, legends that really have just helped fuel our culture of consumption?
Are people merely naive when they believe that it is worthwhile to pursue the "American Dream"?
I'm an atheist. I don't believe in much of anything at all that cannot be explained through materialist methods. If it is more than an idea but it is not made up of matter, then I am very skeptical that it exists. So, for me to listen to you tell me that I need to believe in god and believe that this being is watching over us, judging us morally, and manipulating our destinies, is an exercise in open-mindedness and patience, for me. I really have to hold my breath and hope that you don't ask me if I believe what you say is true and that it has changed my way of thinking, because it most likely has not.
So, when someone comes up to you and starts bringing up this idea of the "American Dream" what do you say?
Well, here's what I say...
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2 comments:
A dream is a wish your heart makes.
I was feeling very bitter when I started writing these posts about the "American Dream", and I still do feel that way. I like your comment about a dream coming from the heart, because that is why dreams are so important. They drive us. They keep us going. The possibility for realization of those dreams is what gives us hope, and when we have faith that our dreams will come true we might do just about anything to get there.
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