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. July 28, 2010, at 10:33 am — Avocado Jungle Blogcast | Blogs —
The truth about poverty is that it is not somebody else’s problem. And in a city like New York, the cramped proximity between the “haves” and the “have nots” should make this clear. By Joyce Chen.Read by Jae Day July 28, 2010, at 10:32 am — Blogs — homeless / hunger / new poor / new york / Poor / poverty / recession / THEME: poverty
The truth about poverty is that it is not somebody else’s problem. And in a city like New York, the cramped proximity between the “haves” and the “have nots” should make this clear. July 26, 2010, at 4:31 pm — Blogs | Guest Blogs — homeless / Mitch Snyder / Poor / poverty / THEME: poverty / Washington D.C.
Exposure to a life you don’t want to live can teach you a little bit about yourself, and the world, if you let it happen. I won’t speak for the entirety of the middle class, but I have found a certain outlook appears to rule the roost when it comes to the debates I have with friends who identify themselves with the middle class. The core values that comprise success itself are permissible only within a certain set of circumstances, which to an extent, limits their function within society, and debilitates the power of their capabilities in our lives. July 22, 2010, at 12:45 am — Blogs | debate | Writers' Debate — debate / government / Poor / poverty / THEME: poverty
We post an assertion to be argued for or against, and ask all of our writers to come to the table for a good honest debate. Comments are now open to all readers. ASSERTION: Neither is it the government’s duty, nor is the government well-equipped, to make broad attempts to lift people out of poverty. July 21, 2010, at 11:48 pm — Blogs | Guest Blogs — access hollywood / celebrity / cnn / current events / entertainment tonight / gossip / media / msnbc / news / perezhilton / tmz
If you think of the news as a cup of coffee, the untouched, robust mug of French Roast would be the real news, and the cream and sugar the celebrity drivel. Well, I think it’s time to go back to drinking black coffee. After all, who doesn’t want a little more hair on their chest? |
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