The Myth of American Exceptionalism - By Stephen M. Walt | Foreign Policy
Chanced upon this very insightful critique of the supposed idea of American invincibility and her pervading sense of self-importance and indispensability in the world. Link ______________________________________________________________________ The Myth of American Exceptionalism The idea that the United States is uniquely virtuous may be comforting to Americans. Too bad it's not true. BY STEPHEN M. WALT | NOVEMBER 2011 Over the last two centuries, prominent Americans have described the United States as an " empire of liberty ," a " shining city on a hill ," the " last best hope of Earth ," the "leader of the free world," and the " indispensable nation ." These enduring tropes explain why all presidential candidates feel compelled to offer ritualistic paeans to America's greatness and why President Barack Obama landed in hot water -- most recently, from Mitt Romney -- for s...
hi gary,
ReplyDeletehahaha....finally, opened the files...hmm....you do have a very interesting life and happy family :) also, read through your book reviews, am impressed and am certain that all who view your shalom aleichem are blessed, as i have been
thanks and God bless,
muddypig - should use this rite???? blur blur blur piggy hahahaha....
Bro, these pictures bring back memories. I miss Mom & Grandma. Pictures of Mom and Grandma are nice. Also enjoyed the pictures of us when we were little boys. Look so happy. Remember the time at Toa Payoh? Dad was trying to take picture for us and I was holding your hand, but you kept on trying to run away. hahaha.
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Yes, brother, I miss them too. Heh, I have that old pic in the old album somewhere. Will scan it later
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