What is a "real" American?

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Cape Coral, Florida

Jan 04, 2009 @ 00:46:04

America is a melting pot of people. There are many different types from all over the world here. And yet, some people still have the audacity to use the term "real American".

So I'd just like to know, What the hell is a "real" American? If American simply means you live in America, what make someone any less of an American than another?

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spadge

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Santa Land, United Kingdom

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 00:48:06

I would imagine it would be a native Indian American. After all, they where there first.

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Stigma

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 00:48:59

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iliterate_enginere

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Wichita, Kansas

#4

Jan 04, 2009 @ 00:49:55

I think it has more to do with patriotism and respect for someone's beliefs and opinions rather than race or looks.

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jonnythan

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Here and there,

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 00:50:10

@plaidmushroom Said

America is a melting pot of people. There are many different types from all over the world here. And yet, some people still have the audacity to use the term "real American".

So I'd just like to know, What the hell is a "real" American? If American simply means you live in America, what make someone any less of an American than another?

"Real America" is a term that is used pejoratively to divide people. It's used to create a sense of cohesiveness against a group, to rally them against an "adversary," usually a political one.

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sassi

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Coolangatta, Australia

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 00:51:18

@Stigma Said

A real American, to me, stands for diversity, acceptance, and freedom.

then i must be a real american because i believe in all that even though I'm australian..

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spadge

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Santa Land, United Kingdom

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 00:52:32

@spadge Said

I would imagine it would be a native Indian American. After all, they where there first.

Im sorry, that sounded a little disrespectful and snooty.

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plaidmushroom

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Cape Coral, Florida

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 00:53:11

@Stigma Said

A real American, to me, stands for diversity, acceptance, and freedom.

To me, that's more of a description of an ideal person, not just an American.

And to be perfectly honest this post was a rant ignited by another post in which someone told someone else that they had the opinion they did because they were a "real" American. So because I have a different viewpoint, I'm less of an American?

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Stigma

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 00:58:50

@plaidmushroom Said

To me, that's more of a description of an ideal person, not just an American.

And to be perfectly honest this post was a rant ignited by another post in which someone told someone else that they had the opinion they did because they were a "real" American. So because I have a different viewpoint, I'm less of an American?

Yea... after I posted it, I realized I didn't put down what I wanted, and then I realized, I didn't really have a good answer, and then I remembered I couldn't delete it, and i was like "DAMMIT"

lol, Kind of stupid, oh well.

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tkuchcik

Crete, Illinois

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 00:59:34

We are all Americans if we live in the United States, but to me a true American are the ones that go and fight for our country. I could not have enough admiration for the men and women that do this. Thank You

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boxerdc

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 01:02:17

I think a "real" American is anyone who wants it bad enough. The people who come here from other countries and work hard to learn about this country, and take the time to become citizens are probably the best thing that could happen to this country.

People who decide to become Americans are the ones who cherish it the most.

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spadge

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Santa Land, United Kingdom

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 01:02:54

I like Americans. Been to your great country twice, and EVERYBODY was friendly. Impressed? I want to live there now.

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Stigma

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, New Hampshire

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 01:04:51

Here, lol.

A real American is someone born in America.

Clever, isn't it?

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plaidmushroom

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Cape Coral, Florida

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 01:05:33

@spadge Said

I like Americans. Been to your great country twice, and EVERYBODY was friendly. Impressed? I want to live there now.

This actually surprises me I'm glad you've had good experiences but just be aware that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

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iwannano

Mountain William

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Jan 04, 2009 @ 01:06:34

here where i live in the southwestern part of the USA their are real Americans all over the place. some are native to this part of the world and others are 'come here's' from across the pond . and then others are come here's from across the river. but all that were born here are "REAL" Americans. Paying taxes ,voting, raiseing families etc...

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