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Originally posted by typoon: That's another thing that gets me. I hear a lot of people say that they have a hard time keeping above the poverty line or that only the rich succeed. I think that is a load of crap. You may never be as rich as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, or people like that but you can still live comfortably. I see a lot of mexicans, Asians and other come to this country not know a word of english but yet are able to make it in this country. Why is that? Is it becuase they are willing to work even if it is a meanial job and work on learning new skills to get a better job? I've seen a lot more non-American people who come to this country and work there A$$ off for less than most people Make but you don't hear them complain. They are just happy to have a job and to make money. If you get fired from your job would you work pumping gas or work in a grocery store bagging or working the register til you found something better? Would you Buss tables at a resturant? Most people in the US find this below them and don't do it then complain that they don't have a job or that they are being not fairly treated by this company or that company because they got laid off or fired. |
I think your idea of "making it" might need some revision. I would say "survive" describes it a bit more accurately.
Sounds to me like MPC is sick of "surviving" and wants to go somewhere where government (and community) are more publically minded.
Some people want to call it "welfare" as if wanting low crime, decent pay, good education and health care make you some kind of parasite.
Society is based on cooperation. People working together to secure common good which enables private good. I don't think MPC is alone in wondering if enough Americans see through the false promises of the Rat Race and Consumerism to be worthy partners in building a better tomorrow.
If you don't feel like anyone else cares, it's natural to think about going somewhere where people might care more. The grass is always greener, as they say, but maybe the grass really is greener--depending on what you want.
Then again, maybe MPC just needs to find a corner of America with more like-minded people to find what he's looking for.