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People Are Revealing The Dark Side Of American Life, And Here Are 40 Honest Stories
Social IssuesJAN 24, 2022

People Are Revealing The Dark Side Of American Life, And Here Are 40 Honest Stories

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The American dream is an idea that with enough hard work, courage, and sacrifice, anyone can lead a happy life. It’s an aspirational belief that all individuals, regardless of where they come from or what family they were born into, can reach success if they just put their mind to it.
Sure, the United States has plenty to be proud of—it’s the most powerful country in the world that has a well-deserved reputation in culture, innovation, and democracy. However, it also has its flaws, showing that the American way of life is not always exactly a dream.
Sometimes, when you’re scrolling through social media, you come across posts where many discuss the unhealthy work-life balance, complicated housing crisis, flawed healthcare system, overwhelming debt—you name it. Take a look at what people have shared on the internet, and let us know what you think of it in the comment section below.

#21 The USA Spends 2 Trillion For Wars And Not Enough Money For Health Insurance

The USA Spends 2 Trillion For Wars And Not Enough Money For Health Insurance
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#22 Pictures Like This Makes Me Never Want To Visit USA

Pictures Like This Makes Me Never Want To Visit USA
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#25 How Terrorists Are Defined In USA

How Terrorists Are Defined In USA
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#26 USA #1 Again

USA #1 Again
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#27 Health Care In The USA

Health Care In The USA
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#28 The USA Is A Trip

The USA Is A Trip
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#29 What Has USA Become?

What Has USA Become?
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#30 Fun Fact About The USA!

Fun Fact About The USA!
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#31 Since We Postin School Lunches (USA)

Since We Postin School Lunches (USA)
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#32 America Must Liberate The American People And End The Tyranny Of USA

America Must Liberate The American People And End The Tyranny Of USA
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#33 Losing A Job Is More Than Loss Of Income In The USA

Losing A Job Is More Than Loss Of Income In The USA
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#34 A One Month Supply Of My Son's New Cystic Fibrosis Medicine. At $24,000, It's The Most Expensive Thing I've Ever Held In One Hand

A One Month Supply Of My Son's New Cystic Fibrosis Medicine. At $24,000, It's The Most Expensive Thing I've Ever Held In One Hand
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#36 Poverty

Poverty
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#37 How I Became A Homeowner In My 20s

How I Became A Homeowner In My 20s
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#38 This Is A Real Text My Wife Received Yesterday In The USA. It Looks Like Cheap Electronics Aren’t The Only Thing To Save Up For On Black Friday!!

This Is A Real Text My Wife Received Yesterday In The USA. It Looks Like Cheap Electronics Aren’t The Only Thing To Save Up For On Black Friday!!
92points

#39 We Did It, Everybody! USA! USA!

We Did It, Everybody! USA! USA!
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#40 50 Shades Of Rubber Bullets Used In USA Protests

50 Shades Of Rubber Bullets Used In USA Protests
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