According to Anne Applebaum, those who deny American “exceptionalism,” that is to say, global crusading for “democracy,” are dangerous extremists.
Original Article: “The Evil of American Exceptionalism“.
This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
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