Americans today confuse freedom with not being asked to sacrifice. The fact that you can't have everything you want exactly when you want it has somehow become un- American.

Bill Maher
Americans today confuse freedom with not being asked to sacrifice....
Americans today confuse freedom with not being asked to sacrifice....
Americans today confuse freedom with not being asked to sacrifice....
Americans today confuse freedom with not being asked to sacrifice....
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Americans today confuse freedom with not being asked to sacrifice. The fact that you can't have everything you want exactly when you want it has somehow become un-American. I believe this is the reason why our country is in decline. We are willing to give up our freedom for the illusion of having it all.

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