"Gore Vidal has some health problems so use the time with this great American to the best."

He hates the phrase "great American." When Pete Buck (of R.E.M. fame) told him that he was a great American, he snapped a sarcastic salute at him then walked away.

I empathize. I hate nationalism, especially when it is invoked at baseball games. When I was standing in line to buy a Dodger dog at the Dodgers game yesterday they sang "god bless America" AND the national anthem. I wasn't there to jerk off on the flag. I wanted to buy a damn Dodger dog (hungry as hell), then I wanted to watch the game. 

by MyDesiredUsername on 08/04/2008 05:23:25 PM EST

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