The American Dream Various people around the world believe that the American dream cannot be achieved by everyone. Those who share this view believe that our culture contains too many obstacles and obstacles. Some of these barriers include prejudice, poverty and social inequality. Another view on this issue is that others believe that America is the “land of opportunity”. They also believe that if you believe in it, you can achieve it. In the early 20th century, the American dream meant something to people; nowadays it is a term that various people use loosely. The American dream is unrealistic because it is not accessible to everyone as Cal Thomas assumes and although education, budget cuts and lack of jobs may seem to concern only a small group of people , they should actually concern anyone who cares about the status of the economy. The American Dream consists of America's traditional social ideals such as equality, democracy, and material prosperity. “The American Dream consists of the ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity, traditionally considered accessible to all Americans” (Dictionary.com). It was believed to be a life of material happiness and comfort. These days, the American dream is more than just a stipulation. Bob Herbert and Cal Thomas are two people who raise many key points in their arguments relating to the American dream and the economy. While one focuses on how we Americans have played a significant role in the current crisis of our "hidden" reality, the other focuses on the government's role in this matter, which brings it to wonder if the American dream is really over? Bob Herbert was a columnist who wrote for the New York......newspaper middle......brilliant, his golden opportunity...the right to live, work, be himself and become what his manhood and his vision can combine to make him…” (qtd.in The American Dream). It is often said that a person who “manages” to achieve their version of the American dream is “living the dream.” However, this concept has been heavily criticized, as some believe that the social structure of the United States prevents everyone from achieving such an idealistic goal. Critics often allude to various examples of inequality rooted in class, race, ethnicity, and religion, suggesting that the American dream is not accessible to everyone. The principles of the American dream are too idealistic. Everyone has dreams and goals, but the American dream is infinite and never-ending. It's very difficult to live a dream when much of it is obscured by the government..