Saving the American Dream

The American dream is a very important word for the people of America in which a deeper meaning is attached. The statue of Liberty signifies the American dream through the elements of excellence, freedom and prosperity. Americans believe that by chasing the American dream, they will become better citizens; they will be economically richer and will live a happier life. But that dream may soon vanish forever.

The Obama administration is in-charged in pursuing that dream for the people. But they are facing rather unimaginable problems and massive economical crisis that may soon influence the fall of that dream. The American middle class is considered an important part of society as they comprise the vast majority. And now, the middle class is on the verge of collapse and this would spell the worst for America. With so much expectations coming in before the election, the Obama administration is very much responsible for the outcome of this trying times for America.

Let us run down to some of the problems that the middle class face during this period of crisis. Firstly, because of the ballooning budget deficit, government has cut spending on critical services such as retirement benefits for employees who retired from work. The middle class people are worried that after they retire, they might not have enough money to keep them living. Next, a general aspect of the American dream is the freedom to live happily. But now, mortgages and properties have become so expensive that more people are losing their homes or are facing foreclosure. Add up the very high interest rates that make payments even much of a burden.

Also, health care premiums have also become so expensive that only a few people are capable of buying one. Middle class people are living their life without a health care plan. One of the most unlikable situations that the middle class people are facing is the fact of unemployment or no jobs at all. They are quite worried that their sons will grow up having no job options or a source of living. Unemployment rates are really continuously increased since the economic crisis began.

The US government should hear and put importance to the voice of the middle class people. The American dream is slowly fading away from us. Let us bring it back by appropriate spending, making the right decisions and giving back the basic services that will sustain the majority of people. We should do all means possible to start economic recovery and begin reducing the budget deficit that has cursed our land.

Where Did the Tea Party Movement Originated?

The tea party movement has been on the spotlight for quite some time now. Almost every major protest or rally in America is staged by members of this movement. From bailout plan of 2008 up to the recent health care reform bill of President Obama, the movement has always air their opinions and concerns. But have you ever wondered why and when did this movement come into existence?

It was on the year 1773 when officials from Boston refused to release three taxed shiploads of tea back to Britain. A group of individuals responded by boarding the ship and destroyed the confiscated teas by throwing them to the harbor of Boston. It was a very significant event as it opens doors to a more active and socially, politically active inhabitants.

A particular act named as the “Tea Act” was passed on by the British Empire. Almost as immediately, the Boston inhabitants protested this act indicating that it violated their rights and be taxed unreasonably. This event served as a wakeup call to the minds of the American people. The Boston Tea Party was an important landmark greatly influencing the start of the American Revolution.

Today, the Tea Party Movement has been especially active in influencing the many decisions of the government of America. It has become a very influential gathering of people airing their voices and concerns. Some of the things that are being focused by this movement are reducing taxes, reducing budget deficit, reduce government overspending, implement a simpler tax system and identify constitutionality of new laws.

There have been issues and conflicts that arise within the movement. According to a survey, the movement implements racist comments as most of its members are white republicans with conservative views. It has been said that most of the people who oppose President Obama’s health care bill take at as a racist issue because of his being black. Despite of this, most of the participants of the tea party movement claim that race will never be an issue and the only thing they care about is keeping America free. With the continuous existence of biased and unfair decisions on the part of the government, the movement will continue to stay and promote only what’s best for America.