• 10A@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Here’s the thing: I’m tired and headed to sleep. This has been a long and meandering conversation full of disagreements, with no real point. It’s a bit exhausting. You’re asking me about a topic that has been written about extensively in multiple books and articles. You can look up “American Exceptionalism” if you really want researched facts with academic citations. I was just giving you my honest thoughts, as a rather sleepy individual. I’m sorry those thoughts weren’t up to snuff for you.

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      My point was that America is not number one in anything. It doesn’t mean it’s a bad place to live it’s just delusional to think it’s the “greatest” by any measurable metric. Research “nationalism” if you need more information.

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        1 year ago

        I know what nationalism is, thank you. I also know what American Exceptionalism is, and it’s a well established doctrine, well rooted in fact. I might have failed to explain it well, or maybe you just didn’t want to question your preconceived beliefs. Either way, American Exceptionalism is the real deal, and no amount of bickering over it could change my mind. Thank you, though, for sharing your perspective with me.

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          I’m sure you can list one thing America is number one at? Its such a firm belief you hold you must know one thing, right?

          Or is your opinion just entirely based on emotion?

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            It’s a confluence of many factors, some of which I already listed, and instead of accepting and seeking knowledge, you rejected my explanation. I’m done replying to you here. Take care.