Do You Believe in American Exceptionalism?

[WaltM]

Are we exceptional. In the sense that our founders created the first nation based on the principle of individual liberty...a dynamic achievement. Yes...

Aren't all nations unique in some way?

But guys like the above have taken that to mean that it should be the ultimate achievement globally.

Others have taken that to mean - by force if necessary.

that's the modern usage, superiority & supremacy.

 

[Met Income]

Only if you're comparing the earth to special ed. We're still the best country on earth - we can be proud of that - while acknowledging that we have a lot of flaws and can do better.

Anywhere you'd rather live?

The earth? Clearly not. I'm comparing the government to special ed.

Being the relatively freest monopoly of violence against humans beings is nothing to be proud of. Where I'd rather live is irrelevant.

 

[AZJoe]

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[AZJoe]

 

[CCTelander]

Now THAT'S some "American exceptionalism" right there!

I'd +rep you if I could.

 

[homahr]

America is exceptional in world incarceration rates.

 

[timosman]

1A + 2A

 

[AuH20]

Exceptional at one time, but now running off borrowed time for several decades.

 

[Anti Globalist]

I believe in freedom, liberty, the constitution, and limited government.

 

[oyarde]

Oyarde , Great Sagamore of the Wabash is Exceptional and he lives in america .

 

[r3volution 3.0]

We have exceptionally large debts.

 

[Aratus]

Philosophically, I am a William James pragmatist. I accept that trees can fall in the forest
even if I am not there to hear the crash or thud or know someone who has. If our nation
is unique & this idea is true, the impact on my life is not too different than if it is not true.
The idea requires a leap of faith equal to believing in immortal souls. Definitions matter!!!

 

[Pauls' Revere]

no, not until we win the World Cup

Unless we hold an exceptional dry streak record of some kind.

+rep.

 

[Pauls' Revere]

Honestly, I asked some people about a year ago this question. Name three things that make America exceptional? I gave them the first one for free. You could say we have an exceptional military (largest, most advanced) in the world. For better or worst that is exceptional. Most of time I got blank stares and gaping mouths like they just silently said "uuhhh".

 

[Pauls' Revere]

I was stationed on CVN - 72.

 

[clb09]

That was my last ship! And from the date, seems that photo was taken only a couple months after I left.

Looks to be a mighty fine ship!