Are you a real American?
Over the weekend Sarah Palin and the McCain campaign started talking about “Real America” and “Real Americans.” Apparently, I don’t live in “Real America” nor am I a “Real American” because I live in a city instead of a small town.
Personally, I found the implication that some of us are “Real Americans” and some of us are fake Americans insulting. Hell, I found it offensive and divisive. Definitely not the language I would expect from a person and campaign that sought such high office.
I spent a good bit of time trying to figure out what I wanted to say in regards to this garbage. Last night, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show did it for me. There are several clips from the show to follow.
First, the insult itself is discussed:
Now, find out if you are a “Real American:”
According to Palin, Wasila is “Real America.” This one includes comment on the Alaskan Independence Party. They want to succeed from America and Todd Palin was once a member. Plus you got to love how the current mayor can’t really tell you what she does.
Finally, Jon clarifies he’s feelings regarding what Palin said:
Thanks, Jon, I couldn’t have said it better myself.
JollyRoger:
I’m a double fake; I live in a city, and I was born in Virginia. As we all know, only wingtards are “real” Virginians.
22 October 2008, 1:54 amSteve Hayes:
No doubt they think that real Americans are those who vote for them, and fake Americans are the ones who vote for the other lot.
22 October 2008, 11:52 ampirano:
Awesome, thanks for these.
22 October 2008, 2:52 pmS.W. Anderson:
Insulting and divisive is right. Don’t feel bad, though. Consider the source. Palin has the intellectual depth of a George W. Bush.
Yes, it’s that pathetic.
23 October 2008, 3:20 amSandy:
I can’t decide if I’m a real American or not. I live in Texas (+1), but it’s a city (Austin -2), and I’m definitely a liberal feminist (-2). Oops, I guess not.
23 October 2008, 9:08 amMichael:
Just out of solidarity with all you people living outside “real” America, I’d like to say this:
Ich bin ein Amerikaner!
24 October 2008, 5:52 pmLaura:
JollyRoger — I think living in a city automatically makes you a fake American in their eyes.
Steve — I’m sure you’re right.
pirano — You’re welcome.
S.W. — True. She actually makes him look smart.
Sandy — I think being a liberal feminist is actually - 100 points in their minds.
Michael — Thanks!