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KoKo

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Fri Nov 15, 2013, 05:58 PM Nov 2013

Does American 'exceptionalism' allow the US to be above the law?

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Does American 'exceptionalism' allow the US to be above the law? Is it a cover for the use of force around the world? How can the US support democracy in some cases and tyranny in others? And does Washington evoke 'exceptionalism' every time it needs to protect its friends and punish its enemies? CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, David Merkel and Rodney Shakespeare.

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Does American 'exceptionalism' allow the US to be above the law? (Original Post) KoKo Nov 2013 OP
No, but the U.S. military does. Laelth Nov 2013 #1
Did you watch the Panel Discussion, though? KoKo Nov 2013 #2
A kick...maybe folks have time over the weekend. Raking Leaves and tired.. KoKo Nov 2013 #3
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