Donald J. Trump epitomizes the worst elements of the American character: narcissism, ethnocentrism, the sense Americans are somehow "chosen," entitlement, selfishness, and the ability to "blowhard" about every issue, problem, or solution! Americans have long been aware that we are often culturally unaware of our real place in the world, and even more often, exaggerate our own position as "exceptional" on the world stage.
We create the impression that we "know all" when more often we "know little" or even "know nothing!" Our accomplishments are there for everyone in history to see, but so are our shortcomings.
We often fritter away opportunities to solve our major social problems; we too often use outright "denial" as our "code of arms" to protect us from opposition or judgment by others. Sometimes stupidity is just too obvious -- and too often we are obviously oblivious to what is really going on.
Thank God there are those among us who are more introspective and self-aware. Thank God!
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