I would agree that Bachmann seems to have a somewhat distorted view of American culture---as do many. Sara Palin is another of these air-heads!
Kathy Griffin had an interesting encounter with her you might enjoy:
As always, it is more than funny!!!! Kathy came from a Catholic background with a mother who cusses like a sailor when admonishing her to get her religious life together. Frankly, I bet she has more real religion---and certainly a sense of humor---than her mother ever knew.