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1. What's that word snopes uses? oh yeah -- glurge.
2. Mr. Sagebrush Patriot puts Yosemite in the vicinity of Seattle. :hairpull:
3. This piece mostly speaks of the scenic wonders of the US, which (if you squint real hard and suspend disbelief) makes it almost an appeal to conservation.
Also, I especially like the part that refers to Gettysburg as a site that relates to "our struggle to be free". I think the's got the wrong war there, but that might be generous on my part.