The media obsession with Sarah Palin has left me reflecting on her dangerous philosophy and beliefs and desire to divide, rather than unite, us. I began to think back to her references about "Real Americans" and how illogical her whole argument is. Palin's "Real America" appears to be much different than Barack Obama's, according to this article from Five Thirty Eight.

When her supporters defend her, they say things like "I support her because I love the Constitution" (as if most Americans don't?) or "She is a true Patriot" (as if people on the far-left can't fit the same category?)

I wish I could take credit for the below insight, but I actually found this on a blogger response after this MSNBC First Read article and felt compelled to share it, as it sums up the reality pretty well.

1) REAL AMERICANS believe that life is a sacred gift from God not to be thrown away  (referencing anti-abortion)

That would be Christians, the Pope, the Vatican, and Islamic extemists. TRUE AMERICANS found this country on the complete divorce of church and state

2) REAL AMERICANS believe you should be judged on your character, not the color of your skin (reference to opposing affirmative action)

TRUE AMERICANS believe clear historical crimes and ills have created disadvantage economically and educationally and may have been instituted by the state needs to be redressed so that children of those held back that helped build this country can attain a measure of balance and true equality. In short, only an ostrich with head in sand would deny your past is a contibuting part of your present.

3) REAL AMERICANS believe homosexuality is an abomination that should not be tolerated (referencing GLADD) This is not part of our constitution but is a definitely shared by Islamic extremists and terrorists.

TRUE AMERICANS believe all Americans are equal and have the liberty to pursue their lives and hapinness and not be fettered or denied that ability by anyone including the majority. If so, the majority would have continued to vote not to end slavery even while any human realized it as morally wrong both here and worldwide.

4) REAL AMERICANS believe in the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. (implying Liberals don't)

TRUE AMERICANS believe in that right but also believe that it must be exercised in a manner that does not infringe on law enforcement ability granted by the consitution or threaten or harm fellow citizens also constitutional rights.

5) REAL AMERICANS believe you work for what you get, not have the other taxpayers give it to you (opposed to welfare)

TRUE AMERICANS believe the government is of the people, by the people, and for the people and create the environment and foundation upon which growth derives. This has always been the case for years under Reagan, Clinton, Obama, and others before.

Only a UNREAL AMERICAN will imply that other TRUE AMERICANS are not real simply because they do not share that worldview. Perhaps those REAL AMERICANS lack true patriotism and are selfish or insecure when it comes to building up the country rather than dividing us even as they wear their flags on their sleeves to validate their love of country.

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