American exceptionalism
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13thprotector
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American exceptionalism
Excuse me everyone, but I am wondering your opinion on America and it's take on exceptionalism in the world. I need opinions for my research in Debate. I'm asking, please for you guys to help me out here.
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28/02/2012 01:11 PM |
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Jem
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RE: American exceptionalism
They created history! Barack Obama^, Apple, some others that I can't think of...
^Wee had Margaret Thatcher though
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28/02/2012 02:18 PM |
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RE: American exceptionalism
I don't know much about the US, so I'll offer this:
Finish your homework on time.
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28/02/2012 02:19 PM |
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13thprotector
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RE: American exceptionalism
This isn't on homework, I'm gathering research, and this pertains to people all over the world, if America or any other country makes up world wide rules, should America be the exception to those rules or should they follow it like everyone else?
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28/02/2012 02:25 PM |
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Jem
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RE: American exceptionalism
It seems unfair that one nation has to be exempt from something
By the way it's starting to sound like Rupert Murdoch
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28/02/2012 02:33 PM |
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RE: American exceptionalism
If I said something... Then I would viewed as "un-patriotic" but I'll say it anyway: I think America needs to mind it's own fucking business and let other countries deal with their own fucking problems.
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28/02/2012 03:53 PM |
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RE: American exceptionalism
It's all fine, I'm not going to get on to you for your opinions, America is pretty bad off sometimes, I wish wee could get someone who'll turn it around. But I guess the good people in it are just going to stay like this ![Sadcorner Sadcorner](images/smilies/sadcorner.gif)
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28/02/2012 04:28 PM |
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RE: American exceptionalism
(28/02/2012 02:57 PM)trademark91 Wrote: but until one is in that situation themselves, is it really right to judge?
Conveniently, people in such a position probably don't have a right to judge either, due to whatever confidentiality contract they're bound to.
(28/02/2012 02:57 PM)trademark91 Wrote: but wee're at least on par with any alternatives.
I'd argue that there are a fair number of places where the standard of life is better. Then again, the standard does vary depending on where you are in the US.
But anyway, being a world power is pointless if you can't abuse it. Forcing their rules onto everyone else is kinda expected.
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28/02/2012 09:35 PM |
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