@DiMiTri phil,
I wouldn't exatly say that the "American" dream is all smoke and mirrors. If anything, the Great Gastby makes a valid argument in pointing out that the "American" dream should be simplified to my/your own dream. But, whether it's valid or not in opposition to many a man's proselytizing of a unfied, almost "patriotic", dream is a matter of opinion I suppose.
At any rate, I await your posts with a skeptical eye:detective:, open mind:whoa-dude:, and equally open arms:a-ok:.
Welcome to the community.