Post #3782422
2026-07-13 09:55 UTC
@dgoosens@phpc.social Isn't that the whole message behind The American Dream(tm), though?
That whoever you are, no matter where you are, or what you are, or anything like that, in America, you can make all your dreams come true? That essentially, in America, it truly *is* possible to become a millionaire?
Ergo, if you're in America, and you're not yet a millionaire, you will be eventually, provided you're prepared to put in the work and never give up.
Which, in principle, is a very good attitude to have, if you ask me.
As opposed to Socialism, which essentially tells you that you will *always* need to depend on other people for your own survival, livelihood, and happiness.
Don't get me wrong, there's truth in that too, what with ubuntu ("I am because we are"), but ultimately, I prefer not to have to depend on anyone else to get where I want to be. :/
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@dgoosens@phpc.social 2026-07-13 10:05
@GrahamDowns@mastodon.africa wondering if there are any stats on how many lived the american dream... I have a feeling they are way less than those that endure poverty socialism, in essence, does not create a system everybody is dependent on... it just tries to make sure everybody has the bare minimum to have a decent life (I know, many failures in History... but when you look at it, most of the time, its because the people in charge forgot the essence of their role)