My Country Tis of WHo?

I voted. That makes me a real American - even though I don't worship Jesus - I don't own an American Flag - I do live in a big city and I hate apple pie. Despite all that I am still a real American. I shop at Walmart - I buy most things online - with a credit card - I'm in debt $35,000 (thanks to grad school) and I want to be rich (not so much famous) one day.

Having said all that I'm pretty sure you all know who I voted for... and the amendments I voted against. I voted early because I'm in NY right now but I'm registered in Florida. (Where my vote counts.)

I have to say, the only good thing about this race is the voting turn out (I hope) will be one of the largest this country has ever seen. It has always been a low number of voters so hopefully we Americans - and if you live in America (by way of another country or born here) that makes you a real American - will go out and give our opinion on who should run our country.

This country that was founded by immigrants! And continues to grow because of them. That's not a bad thing republicans. I think you shouldn't be judged because you were born somewhere. The fact that you are choosing to come live in America should be a compliment and received with open arms. Because if you choose to live somewhere you are dedicating your life and (taxes) to that place. The rest of us where born here and stayed (which is also a choice.) Meaning we all had a say in our location to live.

We don't have to all worship the flag or agree with anything our government says (especially lately) to be a real American. In fact disagreeing is one of the strongest acts of patriotism there is. It means you won't let your country settle for something that isn't the best - whether it's a choice or course of action. After all - the government is made of men/ (and a few) women not Gods. SO it is our duty to keep them in check!

I hate people who are like "Oh you don't like it? Then you can leave it." Because those are the people who can't think for themselves and get scared with change and have a white hood in their pick up truck for their 'meetings'. They want to be told what to do and how to do it. That's fine (for them) but then why tell others - who like to know what's going on and may disagree - to leave? That means you don't want your country to be better. You don't want things questioned and that means you hate America 'Mr. love it or leave it moron.'

I'm just so annoyed with this whole "Real American" bullshit that's been thrown around and enough already. If you live in America and pay taxes to help support America - then you are in fact a real American - no mater what you believe - who you pray to - who you want to marry - who you hate - who you love - where you shop - and what part of America you live in.

So show it by voting. (That would make you a super cool American - which is way better then a real one.)

Thank you - that is all - now if you will excuse me I have a thesis to avoid - junk food to eat - and bad reality TV to watch.