Are Americans this stupid?

I'm usually the first in Canada to defend the honour of Americans in an argument. The always and often complaints are sometimes a little much.

HOWEVER, this could be actual proof that Americans are as stupid as Canadians like to say they are:

Travel to Newfoundland, says the most respected newspaper in the United States.

That's right - the New York Times, of all people, has an article about what a beautiful vacation spot ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND is! They even call it an "earthier" San Francisco.

(Of course, I've never been to Newfoundland, but when it comes to making fun of Newfoundlanders, I don't look at the facts. I just make fun.)