Are you a real American?

Oh no, I'm not real ...

Who wants to be anymore?

I'm not a real American because despite of the fact that I'm a US Vet, work everyday and pay my taxes. I was born amd raised in Chicago and am voting for Obama. That makes me not a real American. Black on top of it too!

I'm not a real American. I live in Palm Beach County (nowhere near a small town) and I don't go to church. More than that, I'm a liberal. That's how I know I'm not a real American.

I absolutely love your article, Robert, and commend you for presenting this in such an uplifting way. To have the McCain/Palin people imply that we are less patriotic, care less about America or are in some way not 'real' Americans, is very hurtful and insulting.

Diversity has made this country great. With so many immigrants bringing their gifts with them, other countries have referred to this as a 'brain drain'. As we continue to include women in leadership roles in our society and there is greater participation by other races and ethnicities throughout our society and government, things can only get better.

I'm for change. Let's improve things. What needs to be better?

Wait, if I don't think that everything is perfect that would indicate that I am not a "Real American". Maybe change it too scary. I better stay with my good old dependable maverick.

While I agree with the article you've reproduced, it is a copyrighted work. Do you have written permission to reproduce it here?

If by 'Real American', they mean 'ignorant redneck', then no.

If you mean a person who loves his country and is against 4 more years of it's destruction by the Executive Branch, then yes.

Last I checked I was a real American citizen.

It's white, but it's also white Republican.

Yes, I am a real American as are McCain / Palin supporters. It goes against what American stands for to suggest otherwise. This scorched earth, winner take all concept is ill-advised. Even if they win (highly doubtful), it will look like the last eight years. I never voted for Bush but I can't imagine it has been fun for anyone who did. And if they lose, being a minority asserting you are the real American just isn't going to get you anyplace.

Due to copywrite problems as pointed out by Nippy I have replaced the article with a link to the article. Please click and read, it is well worth it.

Thanks for the tip Nippy. I'm a reader not a writer and will do better in the future.

"I'm not a real American because despite of the fact that I'm a US Vet, work everyday and pay my taxes. I was born amd raised in Chicago and am voting for Obama. That makes me not a real American. Black on top of it too!
Brian T., Oct 23, 2008, 2:21pm EDT "

I don't know how you keep going Brian, chin up my friend.

It is like they do not think anyone is listening except the people they are pandering to. It is like they don't understand that video cameras and microphones are everywhere these days.

PJS - Never fear, you are real although your costume does seem to change from time to time. I like the "Wiz" hat. Looks like you just got back from Disney World.

Palin can kiss my butt.

My father, my grandfather and myself have spent our adult lives working for the government. My grandfather was a master planner for our armed services, designing and building bases. He died of asbestosis from that work. My father worked for EPA and died of cancer last year, likely triggered by slogging through toxic muck from one end of the country to the other (He dug soil samples to track in-ground contamination). I have worked just short of 20 years for NASA.

I'm disgusted by pro-Alaska Palin and her condescension.

It depends on what the definition of "real" is???

Palin can kiss my 14th generation real American butt.

Perhaps Palin thinks real women are made of legos?

The biggest mistake they are making is saying "real". I think what they really mean to say honest, hard working Americans. There just seems to be a dividing line in this country. There are those that work as long as it takes, overtime, get their projects done on time, pay their own way, take care of themselves. Then there is the other side of the same coin. Those that watch the clock, leave at 5pm no matter what's left undone, look for handouts etc.

Real Americans don't believe in equal pay for unequal work. We don't need to spread the wealth around. We need to encourage integrity and pioneering spirits.

Suzi, there are plenty of honest, hard-working Americans that pay their taxes, get the education and/or do the work to earn their licenses and degrees, get their projects done early, help others without prompting, think about the impacts to the future generation and others of their actions and care about more than just themselves.

Perhaps you think people completely devoid of a social conscience define this country. I'm hoping like heck that November 4 proves you wrong.

Oh, and I put myself through college - I didn't even get a student loan. If I'm going to give money to this country, let it be to heal the sick and feed the hungry, rather than bombing villages.

Suzi I am a real 67 year old American. I believe that everyone is responsible for taking care of themselves and leading productive lives. I have and all my children have. My children are a doctor, a nurse practioner, vice president of a financial services company and an advertising executive and they are all girls. My son-in-laws are an international banking specialist, two lawyers and a home builder.

I also believe that it is every person's responsibilty to help take care of those who cannot physically or mentally take care of themselves. Declaring that these people are all faking it and don't deserve help is a Republican myth based on greed. Every world religion states that this is the mission of humanity, help those who cannot help themselves.

All ten voters in my family are voting for Obama. Yep he is going to raise our taxes, but our taxes have been cut too much and we owe our souls to the Chinese. He is our best chance to redeem this country morally and financially. He cares about people not corporations. He will not get us into mindless wars which kill our youg people and hundreds of thousands of innocents abroad. He is our best hope.

Don't be blinded by greed.

10 Happy Thanksgiving comments to Robert (1-20-09 can't come fast enough!) S.!

I'm a real American; it's Palin who's the fake.

"I also believe that it is every person's responsibilty to help take care of those who cannot physically or mentally take care of themselves."

Not only are you not a "real American", you're also a socialist!! ;-)

Again, thanks for lifting my spirits.

Just stopping by to say hi and return a comment. Have a great day

SWEETD!!!

i'm not a citizen