The American Dream There are various people around the world who believe that the American Dream cannot be achieved by all people. Those who agree with this view believe that our culture contains too many roadblocks and obstacles. Some of these obstacles include prejudice, poverty and social inequality. Another view on this topic is that others believe that America is the “land of opportunity.” They also believe that if you can believe it, you can make it happen. In the early 20th century, The American Dream meant something to people; nowadays it is a term that various people use freely. The American dream is unrealistic because it is not attainable by everyone, as Cal Thomas assumes, and although education, budget cuts and lack of jobs may seem to concern only a small group of people, in reality they should concern everyone care about the future. state of the economy. The American Dream represents traditional social ideals of the United States such as equality, democracy, and material prosperity. “The American Dream represents the ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity, traditionally believed to be available to every American” (Dictionary.com). It was believed to be a life of material happiness and comfort. Nowadays, the American dream is nothing more than a simple stipulation. Bob Herbert and Cal Thomas are two individuals who raise some key points in their arguments regarding the American dream and economics. While one focuses on how we Americans have played a huge role in the current crisis of our "hidden" reality, the other focuses on the government's role in this matter so much so that it makes him wonder if the American dream is really over? Bob Herbert was a columnist who wrote for the New York... middle of paper... shining, his golden opportunity... the right to live, to work, to be himself and to become whatever his manhood and his vision can combine to make it…” (qtd.in The American Dream). It is often said that a person who “succeeds” at achieving his or her version of the American Dream is “living the dream.” However, this concept has come under great criticism because some people believe that the social structure of the United States prevents everyone from such an idealistic goal. Critics often allude to various examples of inequality rooted in class, race, ethnicity, and religion, which suggests that the American Dream is not attainable for everyone. The principles of the American dream are too idealistic. Everyone has dreams and goals, but the American dream is infinite and never-ending. It's very difficult to live the dream when so much of it is obscured by the government.