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The American Dream is different for different people. Mostly, it is...

Sat, 10 May 2008 13:25:51 PST

The American Dream is different for different people. Mostly, it is being successful. Of course, "successful" is a relative term. If you've never had a house or a car, then successful means that you have these items. In any case, many people come from all over the world in order to "make it big." To become rich, have a nice house, a nice car, nice clothes.People reach the goal by making good financial decisions,...

Very interesting question. I think the American Dream has changed over...

Sun, 4 May 2008 18:51:20 PST

Very interesting question. I think the American Dream has changed over the years; however, to many, I think the American Dream means being financially successful (meaning one has more than just what it takes to "get by"); having a fulfilling personal life through marriage, partnership, kids, etc.; and having some accumulation of material wealth. Call me a pessimist, but I don't see many people living the American Dream. I...

The American dream used to be a house in the suburbs, two children, a...

Sun, 4 May 2008 17:24:08 PST

The American dream used to be a house in the suburbs, two children, a stay-at-home mom, a dog, and two cars. That dream probably has to be expanded today to add electronics and who knows what else!

What is the American Dream?

Sun, 4 May 2008 09:48:48 PST

What is the American Dream?

Sun, 4 May 2008 09:47:33 PST

What is the American Dream? Do you believe many people in America are living this dream? How do people reach that goal? What are some of the positive and negative consequences of reaching this goal?