Brian Moench: American exceptionalism now means something deadly

American exceptionalism used to imply national greatness; the most powerful military, the most global influence, the world’s defender of democracy and paragon of human rights. Throw in the best scientists and the most Nobel Prizes.Now, under this administration, American exceptionalism means something quite different.In a recent commentary in the Irish Times, Fintan O’Toole writes America has become an object of worldwide pity. We used to be known for eradicating deadly diseases. Now