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Most Americans Are Satisfied with Life

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It’s only January, but so far, so good.

According to a recent Gallup Poll, most Americans are “very satisfied” with their personal lives. More than 8 in 10 Americans are pleased with the way things are going with things on the home front. Just six percent say they aren’t happy.

Although Americans are generally satisfied at home, that’s in sharp contrast to their feelings about the way things are going with our country. Only a little over one-quarter of Americans are content with the state of the United States right now. And I’m right there with them when it comes to the state of our foreign policy. It’s a mess.

In general, Republicans are more likely than Democrats or Independents to say they’re happy. Americans who make more money tend to say they’re more satisfied than those who make less money. Married people are more likely than unmarried people to say they’re happy. Churchgoers report being more satisfied with life than non-churchgoers.

So, if these survey results are to be believed, it’s best to be a rich, married Republican who goes to church.

Whatever you are - Republican or Democrat, religious or not -- I just hope you’re happy.

Donald J. Trump is Chairman of Trump University.

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[-] Posted by member1554929 on 01/21/2008 5:34 PM
Dear Donald Trump,

You really know how to invoke commentary from someone! While I pride myself on my ability to keep and hold the secrets of others, divulging any of my own treading on sacred ground. Here goes, anyway:

According to the parameters of the Equation (opportunity to comment on the really cool article in the Trump Blog posted at 9:47am today), I guess that the criteria of the Article would have to categorize me as "unhappy." Being of low-income, an Independent Registered Voter in Florida no less, single all my life and a 46 year-old male, with little or no interest in "Organized Religion" it would appear that I have no reason to be satisfied.

Recently, though, a smaller-scale millionaire friend of mine, complained to me that it is his belief that I am complacent, too complacent. In fact the opposite is true! You see - we collaborated on a project together some time ago. I completed my end of the bargain and he did not. I have put everything on hold waiting for him to keep his promise! I would love to be of more to help with the current American struggle. However, this personal situation is gnawing at me. That he would not follow through on this project and still has NOT YET DONE SO remains the only untruth he has ever told me.

So yes, I am satisfied personally very much. I have all the basic necessities: food, clothing, shelter, even a few modest comforts in daily life. But I seek culmination to this mystery my friend has provided me. Will he admit he lied about the completion of the project to me? Or will he "suck it up" and make good on his word. I know that when he and I entered the international arena, (he travels), that issues may tend to blurr together as they often do when different languages are involved especially. But my friend is an American! Surely, we have not ALL become like my friend. If we did, then it's no small wonder we're experiencing difficulty overseas. There ARE solutions; however most begin with telling the truth.

Should this be the case, we will be more capable of easing tensions both overseas and here at home once we start keeping our edicts more closely and honestly to such regard.

J. G. D. SP, Fla.
[-] Posted by member1696811 on 01/21/2008 6:27 PM
I'm content, but always strive for better conditions and smoother sailing! I just wonder about our troops and how they are doing - all things considered. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated and optimistic group of people defending out freedom! If you start to feel miserable about your situation, just think about our warriors and the sacrifices that they make for us, Americans, every single day. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't be able to do all of the things that we do. We can thank our troops, if we are satisfied.

My hope is that you are happy, as well, Mr. Trump. You give a lot back, in the way of knowledge, and, now, entertainment. You deserve to be happy!
[-] Posted by member1663646 on 01/22/2008 8:46 AM
thank god that happiness is such relative think. Someone needs to buy a new Ferrari. For the other one another day without stepping on mine. Can you imagine the world if happiness was absolute? Like, we'd need certain amount of money, love, friends, etc... to be happy.
Well there might be one thing that makes you biologically happy ... SUNSHINE :-)
[-] Posted by u102584 on 01/22/2008 11:01 AM
I wonder if the same individuals who answered the poll would answer if the state of their community or the state of our nation is enough to define their future. While my home life is great over the holidays when I'm with family and everyone has enough cash to exchange gifts, I cringed when I heard about the assisination in Pakistan which is because we were not hearing her cries for democratic change and protection for about three years. Then I cried when I found out that the major investors in our country are from South Korea, a Saudi Prince, etc. I feel as though every day, we auction off our jobs, our political standing, and our real wealth to promote democracy? I sound more and more like my 80 year old granfather every day who reassured me this has been going on for along time. My clue was looking back at your ventures. Are you even more successful now? Do you remember my letter? Well I sent the same copy to the White House. A crazy antic that I'm trying to live down. Since I noticed these aspects of human nature it impedes me from believing that I won't just end up being a worker whose hard earned money will be lining the pockets of those who believe money can solve every problem and will do anything to grab as much of it as they can so they fall into the new America with two classes. The up and struggling middle class that the rich thumb their nose up at (unless they want to win and election) will be forced to question those home values just to survive.
[-] Posted by BARRY LENSON, TRUMP U's EXECUTIVE EDITOR on 01/22/2008 3:40 PM
Dear fellow commenters, What an interesting range of comments. Under them all there's an interesting subjext, which has to do with whether happeness comes from success. Is it possible to be unsuccessful, but happy? Or successful, but unhappy? Another subtext of the comments seems to be that it would be a good thing to be both successful and contribute to the well-being of others around the world. A good balance.
[-] Posted by member1697219 on 01/26/2008 3:30 PM
Oh, Donald... Have I thanked you for having this blog forum? Thank you. You're truly loved, respected and admired, by me, of course!


Yes, I'm very happy. But for me, spending my very little years in the Philippines and across the world, it's fairly easy to be that way. I doubt I'd be this content had I been raised a spoiled American & raised on one continent only. . i.e. turn on facuet, out comes water, go to the store, there's food! I'm American thru and thru, proud to be, and when you're raised in military bases as I was, it actually makes you more American and patriotic than most, but I'm telling you, There's plenty to be happy about. We're all incredibly lucky, (I say Blessed) to be here at this place in history, in this country for those that are, and just so so daggone freakin spoiled it's ridiculous. God has smiled on all of us. Be grateful.

www.EveryoneBenefits.com/40542551
[-] Posted by Shraddha on 02/01/2008 1:08 AM
I love rich married churchgoing Republicans. wish I had one of my own.
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