'American dream' elusive for some immigrants - 26 Oct 08

[aseohosting]

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[7sibley7]

The American dream is elusive for Americans, and i think we should first make sure the people born here succeed first before worrying about immigrants.And that "DR" probably is not qualified to practice in the U.S. For some odd reason the world thinks that America owes them the life they dream of.

[Dimitri0809]

@7sibley7

Well if everyone follows the same responsibility of getting the usual job like everyone else and work hard like everyone else then there dream will be granted.

But for some reason america doesn't always want the usual person anymore, it hasn't become a place for just anybody only special people with special ideas, america only wants the smartest and the brightest but they will do anything to say that people of the working class are useless which might be true but it isn't right.

[wolftreetree]

A poor Dr.? Never heard of one in the States.

[Grimblix]

People who think they can come to the USA and have "the American Dream" are stupid for thinking the so-called "American Dream" exists. It's BULLSHIT! If they come to the US with a billion dollars, then sure they'll have whatever they want.

But seriously, the "american dream" only applies to foreigners. Once you're HERE, you become a poor money-slave like the rest of us.

The USA was founded on GENOCIDE of the natives, THEFT of land and resources, and LIES force fed to the public.

[sam198199]

The American Dream is a lie. People are unfriendly, boring, and racist. They are like robots. If you don't go to school, you will work very hard for very low wages uneless you are a real American and if you go to school and get a professional degree, you will make good money and achieve your dreams except that if you have a profissional degree, you will probably achieve the same even in your country.

[Jordon0670]

We are very friendly, we believe in treat others on how you would like to be treated, and I'm not saying all American's are mean, but some of you can be really rude. Oh ya and student loans that are also held by the government, I'm glad to be Canadian :D

[Jordon0670]

I'm glad I live in Canada. Government runned healthcare, yeah it sounds stupid that we pay for other people dying or their prescription's, and yeah it sucks that everything up here costs alot more, but w/e we have good health, and we are friendly, and we welcome immigrants! We welcome everyone, because the more taxes being paid, the more better healthcare for all! We have good schools, which are also paid for by the government, and we also have the best banks! And ya we do say "eh" alot :)

[cacafito]

I really desagree the american action to take the south of the actual US (Texas, New Mexico, etc, and of course, the Golden State: California).

I ask myself how could US be now without those states under it's kingdom?

[sharkloaner]

Yeah sure. now, can you please fuck off?

[sharkloaner]

You've been watching TV too much, couchpotatoe! With only the money spent in Iraq every person in the states could have medical coverage. However dumb uneducated animals like yourself are too busy getting high on smoking toilet paper than reading. Now go fuck yourself , asshole!

[sharkloaner]

Are you stupid , you filthy dumbass? Have you ever wondered HOW MUCH MONEY the USA spends on military? And you blame it on a few immigrants. YOU DUMB STUPID UNEDUCATED RETARD!

[sandlwood65]

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the PERSUIT of Happiness...it doesn't say you will get it but you have the right to persue it. I see many "foreigners" in the Bay area doing just that....LEGALLY. Strive for the American dream but be willing to be a citizen or acknowledge your own country, don't do it illegally.

[ACTORnSCREENWRITER]

OH man as an ethnic Afghan, I'm embarrassed by the womans description of what immigrants think of America ( although it's true )

[awerner2007]

this video contradicted itself...

[shantpraji]

i think the video is objective... though the news report is a little half hearted... it's still portraying the two sides of the coin...

[TraderNorton]

Illegal immigration needs to be eliminated, and legal immigration needs to be drastically capped. Ever see what happens when you put too many fish in an aquarium? Well, America is fast becoming an over-populated aquarium.

[alannixdorf]

I just wish that the mexicans did not breed so much.  Same for the christians.

[pineapple1969]

But its ok for the irish

[srkris]

Its not because of legal immigration but because of illegal immigrants that the US is suffering from.

[nabilbenslama]

What a stupid thinking!! This is what I have to say... No one is better than others...Look around before you judge anyone!!!

[MetalBassjunkie420]

Why would you blame illegals?

[srkris]

Why would I blame illegals? Because they are illegal and they dont contribute anything to the US economy, while legal immigrants pay tax and social security that benifits all americans. Why would anyone blame legal immigrants?

[MetalBassjunkie420]

I think most of them do contribute. They work and spend money, I don't see how that wouldn't be considered contribution.

[srkris]

By that standard, every human being spends money for their own existence.

Even goats and sheep eat grass that costs money, so they may be spending through their owners for their existence.

Beyond that, what is the contribution of illegals? They take away jobs that would otherwise exist for legal people, jobs that legal people would pay tax on their income for.

So illegals put legal people out of job and pay nothing to the state in the form of taxes.

[Mytime2speak]

Many immigrants come from countries where the educational standards do not meet the requirements for US licenses.

However, there is no doubt that she has a better life here in the US with more freedom and opportunities for her children -- so she has realized the American dream. It is common that it takes several generations for the full assimilation into US society.

[turnbacktime]

what you say is f'#ked up, but its true, especially if your a non-white immagrant.

[laviciousness]

Yeah, if you're in a profession that would require a license here, then you'll have to "start over", so to speak, so that you can get the required license. That's what happened to the doctor, and what probably happened is that she didn't have either the time or money to do that.

OTOH, the Indian guy went the entrepreneurial route to success. If you've got that entrepreneurial spirit, then this really is the land of milk and honey for you.

[lrn2wlk4life]

She lives in an area that is VERY expensive. Most native American's can't afford to live in that area, 30min from Silicon Valley, in the bay area. If she moved to Idaho, she'd be rich.

[qkholster]

Yeah, this video is stupid. In California you need two people with high incomes to even be able to afford a house that isn't in the ghetto. However, me and my wife could buy a massive house in Texas or even Oregon. Boo hoo, not all immigrants get to live in Malibu.

[ilikeicecreamandcake]

true but there are fewer jobs in boise, nebraska, fargo etc etc compared to bay area.

you will have lower expenses but your income may decrease.

[lrn2wlk4life]

ilikeicecreamandcake: True. I think this video shows that foreign medical education will not be useful in the US. In my opinions this is a good thing because to allow foreign doctors to practice medicine in the US would result in worse treatment. Other skills (like computer technology) are highly transferable. The conclusion of this video should be "Make sure you get educated in the right field". That's my advice to Americans too, our public education turns out FAR too many useless "artists"

[toosinbeymen]

Brilliant, AJE. You captured a lot of the immigrant experience in just 2:33. Nice work, as always.