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Quotes from The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism — Andrew Bacevich

born 1947 United States

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For the majority of contemporary Americans, the essence of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness centers on a relentless personal quest to acquire, to consume, to indulge, and to shed whatever constraints might interfere with those endeavors.

The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism (2008)

The U.S. has become a de facto one-party state, with the legislative branch permanently controlled by an incumbent's party and every president exploiting his role as Commander-in-Chief to expand on the imperial prerogatives of his office.

The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism (2008)

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