In the mind of a Buddhist, this stance is exactly why America is not "exceptional.... When looked at through both a Realist and Buddhist lens, however, we can balance the various aspects of these starkly different viewpoints and gain more critical insight into whether or not a leader has a clear stance, either on moral grounds or a perceived national self-interest, or is simply trying to satisfy the less discerning masses....

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