It is clear that our history as a country is unique to us, therefore we can conclude that we are in fact different than other nations; however we must separate the idea of different from the ideal of better, which is inherent in the term coined American Exceptionalism. The egotistic nature of America is destroying our international ties, even though our superpower status has the ability to keep us going. The power of the military industrial complex, in addition to our empirical tendencies are terrifying; for, all historic empires have collapsed sooner or later. I urge the American people to recognize the similarities between nation-building, democratic promotion, and empire building; for, the rhetoric of American politicians has become so
