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Originally Posted by mookiemookie
One can be proud of their homeland, but the idea of American Exceptionalism, and the idea that we're the best ever at everything, is stunningly arrogant, ignorant, conceited and self important. To think that one is above any sort of criticism, and to discount the notion that others may have a better way to do things is foolish.
Americans should cherish their culture, the ideals we strive for and the good aspects of our country. The opportunities available, the progress we've made and our values our country holds dear. But we should not lose sight of the fact that we have many flaws and foibles, we have dark times in our history, and have been flat out wrong at times. To say so is not unpatriotic. To say so is being a rational adult who sees the world as it is, instead of some imagined storyland place. To ignore reality in favor of some imagined idea of American Exceptionalism is foolish and a danger to our country.
That being said, I think the proclamations of America's decline are very, very overblown. If there's one thing history's taught, it's to never underestimate the United States.
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Mookie, nothing wrong with American Exceptionalism, we would be better off if libs would just see that but they'd rather talk down about the US and apologize as Barry O is famous for doing.Of course America is not perfect, no nation is but we are an exceptional nation, have been since the day we were founded and it is not foolish or arrogant to say so.
I do agree that the decline is overblown.We are in trouble and must change course soon but we will bounce back better than ever.