Fore! And American Exceptionalism  By HARLAN ULLMAN, UPI Outside
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American exceptionalism is the view of the uniqueness of the
United States of America that has made it the greatest power in
history. In both political parties, exceptionalism has achieved
cult status. To disavow American exceptionalism risks political
excommunication and exile and branding as a self-hating citizen.
After all, who dares to say the United States is simply not the
best or the greatest even if it is the lone superpower or in
more laidback moments, merely the world's "indispensable" power!
Wednesday's presidential debate will reaffirm the power of
American exceptionalism as the two candidates vie to win the
ultimate political prize of the keys to the White House
promising to keep the United States great and to make it
greater. Surprisingly, the warning of "fore" and American
exceptionalism are linked. This past weekend's Ryder Cup
competition provides that nexus.  For