7 Things Putin Loves That America Really Is Exceptional At
Is the United States of America the greatest country on earth? Writing in the New York Times on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin begged to disagree, taking issue with Barack Obama appeal to American exceptionalism during his national address on Syria this week. “It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, ...
Is the United States of America the greatest country on earth? Writing in the New York Times on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin begged to disagree, taking issue with Barack Obama appeal to American exceptionalism during his national address on Syria this week.
"It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation," Putin observed, in an op-ed arguing against U.S. military intervention in Syria. "There are big countries and small countries, rich and poor, those with long democratic traditions and those still finding their way to democracy. Their policies differ, too. We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord's blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal."
But is Putin so sure he wants to go there? After all, there are plenty of things the Russian strongman loves that only prove American exceptionalism. Here are seven.
Is the United States of America the greatest country on earth? Writing in the New York Times on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin begged to disagree, taking issue with Barack Obama appeal to American exceptionalism during his national address on Syria this week.
“It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation,” Putin observed, in an op-ed arguing against U.S. military intervention in Syria. “There are big countries and small countries, rich and poor, those with long democratic traditions and those still finding their way to democracy. Their policies differ, too. We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord’s blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal.”
But is Putin so sure he wants to go there? After all, there are plenty of things the Russian strongman loves that only prove American exceptionalism. Here are seven.
Second-Rate Action Stars
Topless Women
If there’s one thing the United States does exceptionally well, it’s bare-chested women. Mr. President, come to America! You’ll love it here!
Deep-Sea Submarines
Rhythm & Blues
In 2010, Putin decided it was a good idea to belt out the classic American track “Blueberry Hill.” The result was about as cringeworthy as you’d expect:
Mr. President, leave the rhythm & blues to the Americans, please:
Biker Gangs
Super Bowl Rings
It all just goes to show, no one does gaudy jewelry — or football — quite like America.
Puppies!
But in the puppy propaganda wars, does Putin even come close to Obama? Look at this guy:
American exceptionalism? You betcha.
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