Coronavirus has shattered the "myth" of American global supremacy

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Coronavirus is hurting America's place as a world leader while China appears to rise

Robert Spalding, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, believes coronavirus has shattered the "myth" of American global supremacy.

As a former senior director of strategy at the National Security Council — the President's most important advisory body — he offers a sobering assessment of America's place in the world today.
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He describes the current crisis, and America's less-than-optimal response, as a "wow" moment for many in Washington.
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When Italy appealed for medical assistance, there was silence from the 26 other nations of the European Union.

China answered the call with medical specialists and equipment.

Chinese protective gear has also been sent to Ireland, and Serbia has welcomed Chinese ventilators. - ABC.NET

'tRump has boasted about America's testing capacity.

"Anyone who needs a test gets a test … and they're beautiful," Donald tRump said during a tour of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

That was five weeks ago.'

[FiveGoodMen]

1. The myth won't go away

One in three will believe it even if the country burns to the ground.

We have to do something about THEM.

[Hoyt]

2. That was shattered the day trump was elected. On the other hand, look

at how many Americans complained about our sending aid to other countries.

[Bev54]

4. I agree, Trump busted that myth

[LaurenOlimina]

3. Yeah, pandemics can cause wars...

Power relationships can change radically.

I'm thinking Iran, Saudi Arabia and China are facing serious challenges from this. If Russia thinks we are distracted, they may try something if we look like a paper tiger.

[lettucebe]

5. We are so far away from being considered a leading country it's not funny

We can't even manage to create swabs, much less tests, or PPE, or pretty much anything we need right now.