Real-Americans

From time to time, the talking heads on television speak of a new classification in identity politics, “Real-Americans.” This made us wonder, are we Real-Americans? And if not, who is and how do we become a Real-American? By learning a secret handshake, passing an entrance exam, or maybe by the extensive use of duct tape? And, most importantly, what are the criteria that make someone a Real-American? Lacking a definitive answer, we made a list of possible ingredients for making a Real-American and set out to determine the criteria for ourselves, to provide clarity to the term. (continue reading…)

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