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The Passing of American Exceptionalism: How We Became Like All the Other Nations
Does something become true because it makes us feel good? Does it become true when important people believe it? Or if it’s repeated over a long enough period of time?
by Paul Rosenberg, Editor
Casey Research
Yes, once upon a time there really was an American exceptionalism. America was a light unto the world. This exceptionalism was a long way from perfect, of course (looking for perfection in a mass of humans is silly), but it was legitimate and substantial.
Alas, that was long ago. People who say that American exceptionalism still exists don’t understand what it was. They may not have bad intentions, but they have strayed badly from real meanings.
(Others promote the idea simply to whip up support. Telling people to praise themselves is always a big seller.)
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Source: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/2015/01/the-passing-of-american-exceptionalism-how-we-became-like-all-the-other-nations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-passing-of-american-exceptionalism-how-we-became-like-all-the-other-nation
