Bear with me ... Number 8 probably wasn't on your list (yet).
But Here it is:
"The American People" -- Phrase used by liberal and/or cowardly politicians and pundits to describe Americans. Using "American" as an adjective instead of the damn noun that it is allows such scalawags to avoid calling people "Americans" -- a stronger word that conveys an identity in and of itself.
"American" needs no modifier or explanation, for it does both. But the purveyors of "people-speak" don't talk in terms of American identity. Hell, to them, the "American People" are humans who live within the border of the locale/cafeteria/mall/DMV office/dispensary called America.
Want some perspective? Try this on for size ... the Chinese People ... the Mexican People ... Who talks like this? How often do you refer to the French as "the French people?" We properly call people French, Chinese, Mexicans, Germans, etc.. You see, but these identifiers tell you where these people are from, and probably what race/nationality they are. But America and Americans -- the nouns -- say more, don't they? Thus, these terms are like garlic and crucifixes to libpunditry. Indeed, for plain ol' People are more important than to such pundits and politicians than mere Americans, who are tainted by virtue of living on this soil.
But keep in mind, usage of "The American People" does allow certain politicians and pundits to avoid confusing "the American People" with other equally important residents of America, i.e., American dogs, cats, parakeets, pet alligators, and, of course, "undocumented workers".
Hey, I am off this weekend to see Cutter, Jr. at The Liberal Factory (that would be college). Don't worry. I've waterboarded him since he was 6 in anticipation of this. He'll be fine. It's a beautiful October weekend here. Hope you have a great weekend.
Stay strong. God bless you Americans, America, and all of our great friends the world over who love liberty. See you next week some time ...
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