Let me first start by saying I am not a millionaire. I am not even close. I grew up very middle class in a simple but safe home. Today I enjoy a good life thanks to hard work and a dedication to living within our means. Still, it pains me that America used to be a proud nation whose people wanted to succeed and become rich. More and more we are today a country that wants government handouts for everything. Being wealthy is actually often considered a negative and failure is accepted and justified. How did we get here? What are your thoughts?
“Before you own the garage, you gotta sweep the floors.” Kid Rock
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We got here when people stopped spanking their children. We now fund the lazy. Failure is rewarded. We are a nation who says “everyone will succeed” and reward everyone with a trophy for participating. Lone star card? I’m confused.
You are so right!