Poll Shows American Dream Seen As Out Of Reach

From: http://bit.ly/1kKH9Vs Please like PigMine's FaceBook page here: http://on.fb.me/1hXIbMx Subscribe to http://bit.ly/1fPR33J February 15, 2014 - Despite a president that campaigned on a new direction for the US and reports of modest gains in the US economy, some Americans are still skeptical about their futures. According to a Marist-McClatchy Poll, 8 out of 10 Americans think upward mobility is harder compared to previous generations. More Americans say the economy works against them to maintain a moderate standard of living. Experts say politicians efforts to focus on the middle class are failing. Only 15 percent say it takes the same work as it did before, and a scant 5 percent think it's easier now. Experts say the poll indicates a time when the economy and the country are being changed by fervent globalization and technological evolution. At the same time Americans struggle to achieve progression and politicians are confused over how to help. Some experts also say politicians are not prioritizing the needs of the people. But the wealth disparity isn't only about money, it's also the perception of opportunity. 85 percent polled said there were different rules for the rich and their friends. Only 14 percent said there is an even playing field to get ahead. FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for educational purposes only. This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Title 17 U.S.C. section 106A-117 of the U.S. Copyright Law.