America Is Not the World – And That’s Okay

A Global Manifesto on Exceptionalism, Woke Culture, and Finding Purpose Beyond the Podium

Is America still the world’s moral compass — or just the loudest voice in the room?

In this cultural manifesto, Roy Sharples unpacks the contradictions of American exceptionalism, the rise of woke culture, and the country’s often unconscious tendency to dominate global discourse. From the Trump-era wrecking ball to the polished rhetoric of modern political correctness, this lyrical commentary offers a brutally honest — and surprisingly affectionate — reflection on America’s place in the world.

Why does America feel the need to be the moral referee of the planet?
How do other cultures view the U.S.’s hyper-performative identity politics?
Can America still lead by listening, not just lecturing?

This is not anti-Americanism.
This is a love letter wrapped in satire — a wake-up call from one voice among many.

It’s time for America to lower the volume, kick off its platform shoes, and rejoin the global conversation — not as host, but as participant.