Most Americans Are Satisfied with Life

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.

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!

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 :-)

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.

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.

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.

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I love rich married churchgoing Republicans. wish I had one of my own.

OK, so here is the old chicken and the egg question. Are they happy because they have money, or are they rich because of their positive view and approach? Are they happy because they are married, or are they married because of their good dispostions? Who wants to spend his or her life with an Ogre?

Personally, I have always chosen to be happy since childhood. I was happy when I was poor. I will be happy when I am wealthy. I was happy when I was married, divorced, single, remarried. I am happy. It isn't the external factors that determine that. I am also hungry. I am not satisfied to sit back and let the world spin while I sit and smile in my bliss. I agree that knowing your belief and feeling life has a greater purpose brings an additional dimension to personal well-being and your state of mind.