Recently there were some pretty stupid remarks made by another actor/star. Chris Rock, the sometimes funny, sometimes crude comic said that he would vote for the guy with one house.
When I was a kid, (I’m sure it was the same for Obama), I was told I could achieve anything I dreamed. I could even become the President of the United States. This is America, and I have the opportunity to live the “American Dream.”
What is the “American Dream”? I checked out the Wikipedia and in the first sentence it says: “The American Dream today often refers to one’s material wealth which is dependent upon one’s abilities and work ethic, and not on a rigid class structure.”
It goes on to say: ” Also the phrase’s meaning has evolved over the course of American history, for some people, it is the opportunity to achieve greater material prosperity than was possible in their countries of origin. For others it is the opportunity for their children to grow up and receive an education and its consequent career opportunities. It is the opportunity to make individual choices without the restrictions of class, caste, religion, race, or ethnic group. For others in this the dream of choice and flexibility, the ability to wake up in the morning and decide to drive, cycle or take public transportation to work.” [In McCains case... which house to sleep in.]
You mean I can have an American Dream no matter what class structure I am in? So a poor person can have and “American Dream” just as equally as a rich person can have an “American Dream”? I think that is true. I would be willing to bet that Donald Trump has lived out his “American Dream”. I would be willing to bet that Chris Rock has lived out his “American Dream”. I would also bet that John McCain is trying to live his “American Dream”.
It does not matter how many houses you own. It does not matter how much money you have or earn. It does not matter who your friends are. Or, what your job is. Every one in this great country has the opportunity of dreaming and achieving their version of the “American Dream”. It is no respector of Race, Color, Ethnicity, Sex, Gender, or Age. IF YOU DREAM IT, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT in America.
Obama even achieved his dream of buying a home. It took the help of a convicted felon, but he has been able to live the “American Dream” himself.
Chris Rock, be smart and shut up. Last I heard… THIS IS AMERICA. Everyone has the right to dream and achieve what they desire. If they didn’t, you wouldn’t be a controversial and disgraceful comedian.
