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" Yes, I'm a patriotic person. For these people who disgrace the American way and burn our flag and do all of these things... I say, don't live here and disgrace my country. Go live in the Middle East and see how you like it. "

Payne Stewart

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" Here's how I see obesity: as a symptom. The larger problem is over-consumption. In a society that identifies consumption with patriotism, valorizes 'growth' above all else and assigns status according to how much you consume, we compete with each other to see who can consume the most. "

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" A nation is the same people living in the same place. "

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" I went over before the British Open and played Valderrama thinking that I might make the team, might be a captain's pick. I made the effort to go over there. "

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" If I were to live my life over again, I would be an American. I would steep myself in America, I would know no other land. "

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" I've just become more conscious about how much I do drink and how often I want to have a drink and things like that. I think being conscious of it will help me to control the urges. "

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