United States of America

Just as the name says, it is the United States of America, meaning the individual States are united under one central government. Now how that government is run, etc. is very contenuous most of the time because of all of the differences in the peoples of the country. Unfortunately, the current ones in power want to take the country away from the ideas that have made it strong.

I agree with everything you said, here, Ted. I'm not sure what you're getting at here but I'm sure it's something against the current President and Administration. I'm not saying YOU were one of them but I seem to recall lots of people on the right saying anyone who didn't support our most recent President unequivocally was unpatriotic and anti-American. They wanted to destroy the careers of The Dixie Chicks because their lead singer made a remark against Bush during a London concert. Now these same people don't think President Obama should be given the slightest bit of respect. I'd never say you have to like him, support his policies or agree with anything he says or does. You certainly have every right to express your disagreement or disapproval. In MY opinion, that doesn't mean it's OK to be disruptive and disrespectful during a major speech before the full Congress. I've never liked it when ANY President is booed and jeered by members of Congress of either party and I sure don't think it's acceptable for someone to yell "Liar!" during a Presidential address. My grandkids both know better than to behave like that in middle school and these people are supposed to be our elected leaders! Annie