Bootie,
Like Earl was saying, American Exceptionalism is the belief that the founders of America were divinely inspired and that America is exceptional in many ways. Believers, like Earl and I, think that American Exceptionalism basically means that America is God's gift to the world.
Lord Bane
I definitely wouldnt agree it was Gods gift to the world and I sense a bit of mischief in that post. However I do think if America wasnt there waving a big stick there would be even more conflict in the world today (and thats despite them being involved in numerous conflicts)... the same I believe can be said about Russia/China. Without 'superpowers' smaller nations in my opinion would be sabre rattling constantly with each other.