is the H3 a real Hummer?

[bender]

i love my new H3. that said, i have to admit that i know little about the hummer and its history. i traded in my BMW M3 for this beast and i am getting bashed by a lot of people on the other forums i go to. its been called a trouble prone american vehicle all the way to a fake hummer.

so, i ask you this...

1. is the H3 really a hummer and why? i mean, its a GM.

2. how does one argue the point that the H3 is a real hummer?

yes, i am a little to old for boy-ish online fights, but as an avid car/truck enthusiast it would be nice to have some good solid arguments when a heated discussion/debate occurs.

thanks!!!