>Unless you're really lucky, the American dream died a long time ago...
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>I suppose that luck might have something to do with it if you are Paris Hilton or the children of Sam Walton. However, if you work hard, you can achieve the American dream even if you do not have inherited wealth. Andy and I have. No one ever gave us anything. I never even inherited $1 when my parents died. I did it all on my own by working hard, saving for my retirement, and not living beyond my means. The same is true for Andy.

Right. And you guys started your careers when? Try pulling that off today and you will find it's a lot harder and almost impossible.

>I really feel sorry for you. You must be very unhappy to have such a hopeless world view. Or is it just the United States that you abhor? If it is the latter, you and Obama could be best friends...