What Parts of America are Un-American?

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Republicans, most recently Sarah Palin, like to sling insults at Democrats, characterizing their difference in political views as "un-American." They'll even go so far as to label entire sections of the country that way. Think about it. Slams against Massachusetts as "Taxachusetts." Barely veiled comments about "San Francisco Values." States on both coasts are constantly derided for not being "heartland" enough. Euphamisms like "Joe Sixpack" and hybrid real/media creations like "Joe the Plumber" are hailed as real Americans. Even Palin herself is heralded as a small town, hockey mom. . .so much more American than a latte-sipping limosine liberal.

But how more un-American could you be than to call groups of citizens, and entire regions of America un-American? There is an incredible divide in this country between right and left, but the difference is, liberals want conservatives out of power; conservatives want liberals out of the country. How pro-American can you be if you think that 50% of the country are somehow traitors? Congratulations, Mr. Rove. You may not have secured a "permanent Republican majority," but you have managed to put us at each others' throats.

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Biden Blasts Palin's "Pro-America" Comments: "I'm Tired Of Implications About Patriotism"

Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden mocked rival Sarah Palin's comment in North Carolina that she loves visiting "pro-America" parts of the country, arguing that the entire nation is patriotic.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have never been to a state that hasn't sent its sons and daughters to serve its country," Biden said Friday in New Mexico as the crowd booed Palin's reported comments. "It doesn't matter where you live, we all love this country. . .

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