[smutticus]

Is it still a good thing if it convinces the poor to not act in their self interest by not advocating for change?

OR

If we agree the american dream is fallacy then is the only purpose of it to keep the rich from being guillotined?

I'm not sure what I think of the american dream or even what it means. But I find the idea of lying to the disenfranchised so they can feel better about themselves condescending.

[philwelch]

Socialism, or guillotines for that matter, do far less than the American dream to actually help the poor.

[mcguire]

Source?

[7952]

Part of the problem is we continue to use words like rich and poor as if they have strictly defined meanings. We get polarisation instead of sensible steps to improve things for everyone.