Maybe the dream was killed by a consumer society, nothing is enough to be taken care of, that includes cellphones, cars, clothes, people and values.
The perfect formula to disaster.
In my opinion organization and maturity along with and effective rescue of values will not only revive the American dream but would greatly improve the living conditions.
It's not consumerism, it's rising costs of healthcare, education, and housing
Yup, gotta stay up with the newest fashion, even if you don't where it. Your phone works, but gotta get the newest one to be "cool" like fashion.