Cal Thomas: Is the ‘American dream’ over?

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For generations, parents have told their children about “the American dream.” Basically it has meant building a life based on the foundational principles that created and have sustained America for more than 200 years. By doing so, one might reasonably expect a new generation to achieve a better life than their parents and grandparents experienced. But what defines “better”?

In modern times it has been defined as achieving greater prosperity and consuming more material goods.

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