Isn’t the American dream centered around poor peoplele NOT being poor anymore? I agree that someone needs to work hard to really make it but there’s a fatal flaw in the logic here:

You tell me to work but there are no jobs
You tell me to get private insurance but I either can’t afford it or am denied
You tell me I can make it on my own but make it increasingly difficult for me to do so
You tell me I must eat but cut away my access to food
You tell me you care about me but show that you don’t.

The term “American dream” has never been more appropriate. Because the reality is the American dream no longer exists. It is mere fantasy.