How the States Have Made Us Poor: The Illusion of the American Dream and Its Global Impact
Introduction For decades, the world has idolized the American Dream—a promise of prosperity, success, and a better life through hard work and determination. Youths across the globe look up to this ideal, hoping to achieve wealth and stability. However, the American Dream is a carefully crafted illusion, one that serves only those with access to power and resources, while keeping the rest in a vicious cycle of economic struggle. Worse still, this dream has not only failed many Americans but has also contributed to the impoverishment of other nations by creating artificial competition, economic disparity, and social division. The result? A generation lost in the pursuit of wealth at the cost of their dreams, values, and humanity. The Reality Behind the Dream The American Dream is not for everyone. It benefits only those close to financial and political power—those who are willing to sacrifice their morals to climb the economic ladder. The wealthiest individuals and corporations amass...