<p>Yes, it is meant as a joke (even my history teacher back in high school said so), it has been passed around on forums like freerepublic.com and other conservative forums for years. Since you're a Republican, I highly advise you check out that forum. </p>
<p>As an independant conservative, I welcome you to CC. Don't be scared of the die hard libs on here and don't let them attack you (I've been attacked constantly, and I am still fightin'). Most of them are nice people. :)</p>