Rather a misnomer... and only in certain times, like WWII and right after 9/11. And maybe a few other natural catastrophes. All politics is local, as they say, and the USA is just sooo big. But the idealism of what we could be is still beautiful. One can be an American and come from China, but I could never go to China and be Chinese. Or German. I think Canada has a similar, ideal tossed salad appeal, as well... we welcome all.