[CRedskinsRule]

Funny thing is to a US citizen the American Dream is most likely some level of individual (or direct family) financial well being. To a European, the American Dream is most likely perceived as some degree of world policeman status. To an impoverished Central American or Mexican, the American Dream is most likely some level of stability in life, an ability to hold a job without threat of political backlash and provide the basics to an extended family. To an Islamic man the American Dream is most likely defined in the demeaning of his spiritual beliefs and promotion of an alternate Religion. Where ever you go in the world, the American Dream will mean something different to those who seek it out, for some it is a driving force to achieve more for their family, for others it really is seen as an oppressive expression of American idealism.

Personally, I think the American dream is that of a land where one man having lost everything, or been born with everything, can live without fear - from police or politician, tyranny or anarchy-, and strive to provide a life for those that are important to him regardless of his religious belief, his socio-economic status, or his genetic make up.

I don't know that anyone has achieved what I would consider the pure American Dream, but certainly many in this country take much of it for granted, or see only the negative limitations of life in the real world, but everyone can and should strive to make the American Dream a reality, not only for himself, but for everyone else.

To NC_Skins, I love Carlin, but if you believe that clip 100%, then I feel sorry for you. The US offers alot to all it's citizens, not based on caste or sect, not based only on the dollars(although certainly on both sides of the aisle there are those who would hold down others that they disagree with).