This. Is. Spokaaaaaaane!

I was just watching the movie ``300'' for the second time last night and it struck me: While many Americans who watch the movie would identify our nation with the tough Spartans who sacrifice everything for freedom, we are actually the Persians. We are the rich, decadent invaders with the massive military and the thirst to convert people to our way of life. That's discouraging, especially since the Spartans have better abs.