As much as I like and respect Rush Limbaugh, having been a regular listener since he went national 25 years ago and knowing he is right 99.9% of the time, I sadly disagree with his recent observation that the American Dream is not dead. Not only do I believe it is — and how I would love to be proven wrong — I do not see a scenario whereby it can be resurrected. In the months since last November’s election I have gone beyond pessimism to what I see as mournful reality.
There are several reasons I believe the American Dream is gone forever. For one, reality tells me that changes made when Democrats are in office are set in concrete while Republican gains are easily reversed.
Doug Gamble