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Debunking 15 Myths That Have Shaped American Culture

"What misconceptions about America do people believe? A query for the biggest lie America tells its citizens delivered these top responses."

FOR THE PEOPLE

“That America is for the people by the people.”

POLITICIANS

“Politicians care about you.”

WORRY ABOUT POOR PEOPLE

“That we need to be more worried about poor people ‘abusing the system’ than we do rich people manipulating the system to hoard their wealth.”

MILITARY PERSONNEL

“All military personnel are heroes.”

WARS

“That the wars they wage are for moral reasons and not to line the pockets of the lobbyists.”

THE BEST COUNTRY

“Best country in the World. Free.”

UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE

A user claimed we can afford universal healthcare. Another suggested it's plausible through higher taxes on the rich, less police funding and ending unjust wars.

LITTLE PEOPLE

“That anyone in the District of Columbia cares about the ‘little people.'”

HARD WORK

"Hard work doesn't equate wealth. It's often the wealthy exploiting workers and influencing government for their gain."

ARMIES

“That the army is sent overseas to fight for their freedom.”

AMERICAN DREAM

“The whole concept of the ‘American Dream.'”

JUST VOTE THEM OUT

“Just vote them out. Why didn’t we think of that? Politicians will never support the policies needed to keep themselves in check.”

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

“There isn’t enough money for social programs.”

WOMEN’S RIGHTS

“This is the number one country for women’s rights. We have a long way to go, and it varies wildly depending on where you live in the United States.”

SOCIALISM

“That socialism is bad. Many carriers in America have unions, and unions have some socialist values.”

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