In America, as opposed to the old country, success was based on merit.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
America thinks of itself as a meritocracy, so people have more respect for success and more contempt for failure.
America is a meritocracy.
I am a believer in people succeeding on merit.
Where we can compete on merit, we do very well.
Even in its third century, America is still the most meritocratic nation in the world.
Since I have difficulty defining merit and what merit alone means - and in any context, whether it's judicial or otherwise - I accept that different experiences in and of itself, bring merit to the system.
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.
Success in war and preservation of a country's social framework as a purpose at least equal in importance to welfare of individuals.
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.
It's not a meritocracy until everyone starts with the same opportunities, is it?
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