"As time goes on we get closer to that American Dream of there being a pie cut up and shared. Usually greed and selfishness prevent that and there is always one bad apple in every barrel"

This quote by Rick Danko talks to the idea of the American Dream, which is frequently associated with the idea of a better life for all. He recommends that as time goes on, we are getting closer to attaining this dream, however that greed and selfishness often prevent it from happening. He also implies that there is constantly somebody who is not going to share, or a "bad apple" in every barrel. This quote speaks to the idea that although we may be getting closer to achieving the American Dream, there are still obstacles that avoid us from attaining it. It also suggests that in order to accomplish the American Dream, we need to be willing to share and collaborate, instead of be driven by greed and selfishness.