The American arrogance over money is the reality in 2012. America has been the land of opportunity before the formation of this great nation. The formation of the United States was the first representative government system in the world, and freedom would ensure the future strength and prosperity of our nation. "Quality and Quantity" was an equal pinnacle of measurement of success in America, and values were the foundation to create wealth. The Puritans did not land in Massachusetts in 1620 because a huge stacks of gold were easily accessible upon arrival in the new world. The value of freedom in the new world was wealth in the assessment  by the Puritans, and money/gold would not impact all the struggles that were suffered by the Puritans. Onward 400 years into the future, the roaring 20's did end with the October 1929  stock market crash with The Great Depression in the 1930's. Another period in American history, money became the value assessment in America. The extreme wealth … [Read more...]