American Individualism and American Exceptionalism

"We tend to think that other people in other countries are subject to this sort of manipulation," he says. This, i think, rubs against the idea of american individualism and American exceptionalism. "It's extremely hubristic for Americans to harbour this sense of,. you know, american exceptionalism and AmeriCorps." He concludes by saying we seem to be in a very fragile position right now on stability and potential for war.