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Re: Break Out the Cristal (trickle-down economics explained with champagne!)
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Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:06:26 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Koudys writes:
> Not to try to single folks out, but your "Dream of America the Perfect" must
> be revisited--Directed at John
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> 'Faith in their own exceptionalism,' she writes, 'has sometimes led to a
> certain obtuseness on the part of Americans, a tendency to preach at other
> nations rather than listen to them, a tendency to assume that American
> motives are pure where those of others are not.'
She also writes in that article (and indirectly criticizes you for your
one-sided except):
"It would be unfair to reach these harsh conclusions without pointing out that
America does provide much aid and expertise to the developing world and pours
billions of dollars into peacekeeping operations."
Our faith in our exceptionalism creates the spirit and will to engage in such
behaviors as well. You know, it's not that we think we are perfect. We know
we are not, but we are constantly striving to become it. It's not that we
think we are better than anyone else, it's just that when we look at everyone
else, we say "we can do better". That spirit stems directly from our love of
freedom and liberty.
It may sometimes result in obtuseness, but many times it produces countless
blessings upon the world.
JOHN
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