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One of the two social identities of consequence in American electoral politics.  The opposing social identity is most conveniently labelled [[ Democrat (Social Identity) ]].

Americans identify strongly with most or all of the following values:

*  National pride
*  Primacy of the individual as the only entity which can have moral agency
*  Individual liberty, including the right to go armed
*  Reverence for the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America
*  Understanding of American institutions as being fundamental to civilization: equality before the law, jury trials, checks and balances between the branches of government, limited/enumerated powers, inalienable rights, etc.
*  A can-do attitude
*  Love of the American Flag and the National Anthem
*  Fighting spirit
*  Neighborliness and trust; the sense that we are all one national family
*  Promotion for merit; reward for hard work, creativity, or successful risk-taking
*  Leadership in technology
*  Lawfulness in government
*  War on principle; Victory in war