America Publishes Far Too Much Bragging Material

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Alexander Mercouris identifies a fatal flaw in American culture that extends far beyond politics. From Silicon Valley startups announcing "revolutionary" products before they work, to venture capitalists tweeting about their genius investments, to the Pentagon revealing cyber weapons in newspapers - Americans can't resist bragging about capabilities they haven't proven. This compulsive self-promotion undermines effectiveness across every domain. In statecraft, it warns enemies; in business, it alerts competitors; in technology, it invites copycats.