Toward a Better American Dream
The article discusses the contrasting visions of the American dream, focusing on producerism versus consumerism. It references George Washington's favorite Bible verse to illustrate a version of the American dream centered on property and community. The author, Jeffrey Bilbro, is an associate professor and editor, providing a scholarly perspective on this topic.
- ▪The article explores the debate between a producerist and a consumerist American dream.
- ▪It cites George Washington's favorite Bible verse to highlight a vision of the American dream.
- ▪Jeffrey Bilbro is an associate professor and editor, contributing to the discussion on this topic.
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A snapshot from the 1930s. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock /Getty Images) The Next 250 Jeffrey Bilbro / May 22, 2026 Toward a Better American Dream Will we ever decide between a producerist American dream and a consumerist one? A snapshot from the 1930s. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock /Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section George Washington’s favorite Bible verse seems to have been Micah 4:4, in which the prophet envisions life in the New Jerusalem where every man “shall sit … under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid.” This…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Dispatch.
