In the begining

was the word
The word* was Exceptionalism.
So it goes.[**]
But that depends on what your definition of "it" is. I am just saying, it all depends on what your definition of "exceptionalism" is.
We are the greatest! But it depends on what your definition of "greatest" is. And so it stops for some or goes round and round.

Reality aside...a definitive follow up.
Speaking of mixing it up. "Why can't the president acknowledge the value of an unexpressed thought? Thank You Tucker Carlson on FOX!
P.S. Vikings over Vick!

[*] Tumulty
[**] see the irony of origins in the French connection.
[Re: Niching a will to labels or change?]