America is the greatest country in the world. Most Americans understand this and believe in it. Many previous adminstrations and leaders have talked openly about American "exceptionalism". The Wall Street Journal captured the essence of my concern (and I suspect many others) with the award of the Noble Peace Prize to President Obama. I remember how proud many were every time an American won the Noble Prize for anything.
But this time, the lack of accomplishment of President Obama reveals a hidden bias of the Nobel Prize committee (which are appointed by the Norwegian Government). This bias is in favor of an "unexceptional America". That why I am less than excited with this year's award.
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