Is the American Dream in decline?

Question

The American Dream is in decline. Americans are increasingly overworked, underpaid, and squeezed for time. But there is an alternative: the European Dream-a more leisurely, healthy, prosperous, and sustainable way of life. Europe's lifestyle is not only desirable, argues Jeremy Rifkin, but may be crucial to sustaining prosperity in the new era.

With the dawn of the European Union, Europe has become an economic superpower in its own right-its GDP now surpasses that of the United States. Europe has achieved newfound dominance not by single-mindedly driving up stock prices, expanding working hours, and pressing every household into a double- wage-earner conundrum. Instead, the New Europe relies on market networks that place cooperation above competition; promotes a new sense of citizenship that extols the well-being of the whole person and the community rather than the dominant individual;

Answer 1

The Bush administration's elimination of the middle-class kills the American Dream. The poor have little to no chance of obtaining it and the rich are already living it!

Answer 2

Good speech. Many would disagree on your opinion of the EU. The American Dream is still alive and well. All it takes is getting up and getting out. Half of success is just showing up.

Answer 3

Socialism, high taxes, high unemployment, and a lower standard of living.

I'll pass, thanks.

Answer 4

ITS YOUR DREAMA,HONEY!