Kevin Connolly's take on America

[skysidhe]

I was looking for a real critique from experience instead of vague impressions, some borne of old stereotypes, like the possible reason for the tea party movement.

Come on! :P

and no, again, I wasn't looking for unwarranted criticism for criticism sake. I was looking for some revelation. sheesh I love America!
I think I could love a lot of other countries too, like Britain. I just don't mind the unvarnished truth. Like what SG said.

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

And after all, people can look down their nose at anyone.
We even have a specific word for them in this country.
Cunts.

SEE! The unvarnished truth!

[xoxoxoBruce]

You're asking for the impossible, libraries have been written, since de Tocqueville, about what America is or isn't, and none are accurate or complete. Partially because it's a moving target.
What Connolly found, was a key trait to the American character, that is more telling than all the pissant criticisms compiled. You can criticize the tea baggers, but you know what, half the country disagrees with you, so is your criticism valid? The same for Connoly, would any criticisms from him be valid, if half or more of 300 million people disagree?