Subject: RE: BS: What is The American Way of Life?
From: Amergin - PM
Date: 05 Jun 09 - 03:47 AM

cheat lie, steal by force of arms.....

That's only the politicians, big corporations and bankers, much like in the UK.

Stepping outside the philosophical definitions of The American Way.

The reality, day to day living, for me and most I knew/know was to work long hours (often more tha 60 hours a week at more than one job), just to pay premium price for second rate housing, car, food, etc. It was living hand to mouth from month to month, constantly worrying that next car repair or health problem was going to push you over the edge financially.

Personally, though people I knew/know were typically friendly, honest and conducted their lives with integrity in the face of some pretty horrendous events. In short we are human, just like everyone else.

I hate threads like these.