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RE: Why the USA is a disgrace
February 7, 2016 at 5:33 pm
(February 7, 2016 at 5:12 pm)KUSA Wrote: I'm sorry if someone is insulted but I didn't say anything that wasn't true.
With few exceptions, anyone in the US that is smart and willing to work for it can chase and achieve the American Dream.
Your myth comes from the times after the Civil War and before the great depression. When the industry boomed and the country actually welcomed immigrants.
Few exceptions? You're right about the "chase" part. The "achieve" part is just as hard as in any other country these days. Unless you win the lottery, of course.
But you already said, you're working in sales.
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RE: Why the USA is a disgrace
February 7, 2016 at 5:49 pm
(February 7, 2016 at 3:41 pm)KUSA Wrote: The US certainly has its issues just like all countries do. However, this is the best nation on earth from what I have seen and I've been to a lot of places. I haven't been to Australia yet but I am going there in April for a couple of weeks to check it out.
Speaking of traveling, I can afford to travel the world because of the great lifestyle I have in the US. I live in a house so big that people unfamiliar with it get lost inside. I make more than a quarter of a million per year and live very comfortably.
How is this possible? Because in the US you can make a lot of money if you are smart and work hard at a career. It's the American Dream. I'm living it.
I don't think there is a term called the Australian Dream or any other country with the word dream after it.
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Why the USA is a disgrace
February 7, 2016 at 6:43 pm
(February 7, 2016 at 5:30 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: (February 7, 2016 at 4:38 pm)KUSA Wrote: Sales.
What do you sell? Yourself?
Industrial equipment. Actually, in sales, you do sell yourself as people buy from people they trust. You have to build relationships with clients.
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RE: Why the USA is a disgrace
February 7, 2016 at 7:03 pm
(February 7, 2016 at 5:49 pm)SnakeOilWarrior Wrote: The problem with the American Dream is that so many Americans live on Elm Street.
Oh the irony that an atheist would live on a street called Ark. SMH.
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RE: Why the USA is a disgrace
February 7, 2016 at 8:12 pm
(February 7, 2016 at 6:43 pm)KUSA Wrote: Actually, in sales, you do sell yourself as people buy from people they trust.
Since I'm mainly in PR for the last 20 years - can you still look yourself in the mirror? Can you actually watch or read any advert without the need to vomit?
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Why the USA is a disgrace
February 7, 2016 at 8:44 pm
(February 7, 2016 at 8:12 pm)abaris Wrote: (February 7, 2016 at 6:43 pm)KUSA Wrote: Actually, in sales, you do sell yourself as people buy from people they trust.
Since I'm mainly in PR for the last 20 years - can you still look yourself in the mirror? Can you actually watch or read any advert without the need to vomit?
Most marketing is bullshit. I offer my customers solutions.
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RE: Why the USA is a disgrace
February 7, 2016 at 10:08 pm
Programming is the best job ever :p
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RE: Why the USA is a disgrace
February 7, 2016 at 10:08 pm
You were on page 18 when I came to this thread, then I had to go eat dinner. So please forgive me if what I’m about to say has already been said. But hey, if it was worth saying the first time it’s worth repeating.
My question is this.
If the U.S. is sooooo bad, why do people keep coming here? What other country on this planet has an immigration problem?
You didn’t mention that one on your list.
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RE: Why the USA is a disgrace
February 7, 2016 at 10:15 pm
Being a housewife is the best. Right now I'm working a little bit to raise $$ for an elective surgery I'm getting, but I miss keeping the house, doing my work out videos, and cooking new adventurous dinners in between lounging around and sleeping in heh heh.
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RE: Why the USA is a disgrace
February 7, 2016 at 10:47 pm
You, my friend are living the dream!
Tell us about the bewbie job! Hehe
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