These aren’t chipper times. That’s certainly apparent in John Zogby’s polling on perceptions of the American
Dream.
In a poll taken in mid-February, only 57 percent of the people responding said achieving the dream was still possible. The
figure was 10 points higher after the 2008 elections that swept Barack Obama into office, and about 20 points higher before
the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
So, we’re bummed. People with low household incomes, who tend to be most worried about job prospects, lost the most
enthusiasm since the elections.
However, Zogby, writing for Forbes.com,
said he remains optimistic.
What do you think? Is the American Dream any harder to achieve now? What are your chances in the Indianapolis area? And would
Zogby have received a different response had the survey been taken after this week’s passage of health care reform?
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In Fact, I feel that since the economy hit the bottom on March 9th, 2009, each day, I feel more confident in obtaining my American Dream. I don't want to follow someone else's idea of the American dream, but to create my own American Dream and my own way through this crazy mixed up world.