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'''Real America''' is a term used by [[Sarah Palin]] and others to describe the real spirit and attitude of the [[United States]]. "Real America" generally refers to small-town values, [[gun rights|gun ownership]], religious followers, and [[conservative]] ideology. [[John McCain]] used the term to describe citizens in central [[Pennsylvania]], whereas Palin used the term in [[South Carolina]] (at least). [[Liberal]]s do not believe in this term and do not acknowledge that small towns are the core of the country. | '''Real America''' is a term used by [[Sarah Palin]] and others to describe the real spirit and attitude of the [[United States]]. "Real America" generally refers to small-town values, [[gun rights|gun ownership]], religious followers, and [[conservative]] ideology. [[John McCain]] used the term to describe citizens in central [[Pennsylvania]], whereas Palin used the term in [[South Carolina]] (at least). [[Liberal]]s do not believe in this term and do not acknowledge that small towns are the core of the country. | ||
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| + | The term was also used in 2008 by Republican Rep. Robert Hayes, who observed in a speech in Concord, North Carolina that "liberals hate real Americans that work and accomplish and achieve." In making this observation, Hayes appeared to be indicating that being a real American was a matter of political orientation rather than simple geography. | ||
Primarily, [[red state]]s can be considered Real America, but there are some towns in [[blue state]]s (usually not close to cities) that can be described this way. | Primarily, [[red state]]s can be considered Real America, but there are some towns in [[blue state]]s (usually not close to cities) that can be described this way. | ||
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Revision as of 05:01, March 17, 2011
Real America is a term used by Sarah Palin and others to describe the real spirit and attitude of the United States. "Real America" generally refers to small-town values, gun ownership, religious followers, and conservative ideology. John McCain used the term to describe citizens in central Pennsylvania, whereas Palin used the term in South Carolina (at least). Liberals do not believe in this term and do not acknowledge that small towns are the core of the country.
The term was also used in 2008 by Republican Rep. Robert Hayes, who observed in a speech in Concord, North Carolina that "liberals hate real Americans that work and accomplish and achieve." In making this observation, Hayes appeared to be indicating that being a real American was a matter of political orientation rather than simple geography.
Primarily, red states can be considered Real America, but there are some towns in blue states (usually not close to cities) that can be described this way.
