Not only is this a fun song- which is really is- but it also sums up a desire that I think most Americans have- to be rich, and live a fabulous life. Count me in! I’m not gonna deny it, I crave wealth, like most. I’m not afraid to admit it and sound shallow and [...]
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August 2, 2010, at 8:29 am — Blogs — American dream / immigrants / luck / preparation / THEME: wealth
Second-generation Americans have to find a balance between the conflicting cultural values placed on wealth — is it an end that justifies mediocre living, or an optional means to the attainment of a satisfying end? August 1, 2010, at 3:26 pm — Blogs | Uncategorized —
When Barack Obama was campaigning in 2008 his supporters, and heck even his rivals, were impressed with his demeanor. He was calm when others were sweating, he turned attacks into a lesson, he took the high road even when his opponents were throwing kitchen sinks. And people were impressed. People were eager to sit and listen to this young candidate speak of high ideals and deliver stirring speeches about personal responsibility and change. He won the election. And he didn’t change. Sure he stopped giving the big speeches all the time, but his idealism remained consistent. And it really peeved off the left and right of the country. |
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