This is America. Let it unfurl.

[Lawrence Bryan]

Notice how Republicans, time and time again, claim they speak for all Americans. The implication being if you don't agree with me, you are not a real American. Do Democrats do that as often or is it that I only bristle when it's a claim for "Americans don't want..." or "Americans believe.." that I, as an American, disagree with? 

On Sep 8, 2011, at 6:16 AM, David Morris wrote:

> http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/rick-perry-comes-out-fighting/2011/09/07/gIQAJIdvAK_story_1.html
> 
> Perry’s anger proved contagious. When he defended the record-high
> number of executions he has allowed, the audience applauded. “What do
> you make of that dynamic that just happened here, the mention of the
> execution of 234 people drew applause?” moderator Williams asked.
> 
> Perry, who vetoed legislation that would have banned executions of
> the mentally disabled, replied: “I think Americans understand
> justice.”
> 
> Here’s another explanation: When you rile up a crowd to the point
> where they applaud death, your language doesn’t need to be any more
> provocative.
>