CONSERVATIVE AMERICA 2 / REPLAY

Engardio, Pete (2004) “Nice Dream If You Can Live It” BUSINESS WEEK, 7-13, p. 22

More surveys that come from  Jeremy Rifkin’s new book THE EUROPEAN DREAM indicate how other countries in Europe differ from the United States. It also suggests how much more conservative is the United States than their counter parts. On balance, Americans believe:

1. All Americans have incredible opportunities for success.
2.  Government’s main purpose is to protect property rights.
3. Americans favor international autonomy (unilateral attacks) and a strong military.
4. Immigrants should immediately merge with the national culture.
5. People should live to work, not work to live.
6. 55% of those under 30 believe that they will be very rich in the future.
7. By 6 to 1 Americans believe that poverty is caused by personal flaws as opposed to any other consideration.
8. Americans see their culture as superior to all others.