Yes, the United States is still the great meritocracy it's always been; but now, if you aren't brilliant or beautiful or both, there isn't much to do, because they can do it cheaper in Shanghai or Mumbai.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
America is a meritocracy.
Even in its third century, America is still the most meritocratic nation in the world.
In America, as opposed to the old country, success was based on merit.
Where we can compete on merit, we do very well.
America thinks of itself as a meritocracy, so people have more respect for success and more contempt for failure.
You can't have a competitive, egalitarian meritocracy if only some of your citizens have the opportunity for a good education.
I grew up believing in meritocracy and the American dream. My parents came here from India. They had no connections. My brother and I went to public schools, and both of us succeeded.
This is what America is about when it comes to understanding that it is equal opportunity versus equal achievement. Each and every one of us has the opportunity for greatness in this country.
I am a believer in people succeeding on merit.
It's not a meritocracy until everyone starts with the same opportunities, is it?