The belief that the United States is inherently different from other nations, that it is exceptional, has a long history. But especially after the collapse of the Soviet Union, America was more than ever convinced of being superior and having a unique mission to transform the world; to bring their democracy to other countries, especially to those in the Middle East, oil-rich and enemies of Israel.
More than ever, many in Europe shared that conviction of superiority, and vigorously pursued their desire to apply the American neo-liberal economic philosophy at the time in Europe as well.
30 years later, let´s have a look at what that neo-liberal ideology has done to the 90% majority of the citizens of the USA…
“God bless America, the greatest country in the world”,
the mantra that American presidents always faithfully recite at the end of their speech.