Exceptionalism

An Argentinian expat tells me that whenever Europeans gather in America to talk among themselves, the first thing they do is complain about Americans.

“What’s not to like about Americans?” I quip, but of course I know the answer. We’re loud.  We’re arrogant. We dress badly and we’re overweight. We’re self-absorbed, hypocritical, gun-crazy, money-mad, oil-addicted, Bible-beating cowboys.

But all kidding aside, seriously now, what’s not to like?