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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]" 30s buying million + dollar homes, people who are 40 years old and already 401(k) millionaires, people who have funded their future kids' college education "

That me but I'm self-made. My parents came to the United States as immigrants with $5 in their pocket. I learned hard work from them and started working at very early age and continue to do so today at the age of 41. Nothing was handed to us, no inheritance, no nothing. A lot of folks don't understand what they have here in the United States. It truly is the land of opportunity. A lof  of us were not born with a gold spoon and have actually worked really hard for where we are today! [/quote]

They actually were provided $50 upon entry by the US govt.  More significantly, Per visa requirements, your 
Parents were also required to have a “sponsor” who likely provided significant help.  Please no more “$5 in the pocket”
BS stories.  
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+1.  Very few “legal” immigrants arrive here with just $5.  The US govt is a bit 
more sophisticated with the legal immigration process.  Most have funds back home which 
are transferred to the US.  The visa sponsor is usually a blood family member AND in solid financial 
standing as require to support the immigrants for a number of years (I think 5 years min).  [/quote]

You’re missing the point. If someone can come here without knowing the language or anything else, and coming from a dire situation (let’s be honest, we don’t have a lot of Europeans clawing to get over here) and can make something of themselves and give their children an UMC lifestyle, that shows you the American dream is still alive and well. There’s no reason that someone who was born in this country, even in Appalachia, can’t dig themselves out of poverty. Of course it takes hard work, skill, and some luck, but it can be done. I’m not talking about becoming a billionaire or even a millionaire, but having a small piece of property and being able to feed, clothe, and educate their kids isn’t such a stretch. [/quote]

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