Well, I don't think it's negative exceptionalism because I don't think our economy has been sinking since decades ago. I also don't think those other countries

Well, I don't think it's negative exceptionalism because I don't think our economy has been sinking since decades ago. I also don't think those other countries should be held as successes either. There are also historical events (impacting the economy and social climate) that make all those countries different. Props to you for acknowledging Bolivia's success though! (Anti-props for thinking Chile is a success. An economic "boom" based on inequality and bloodshed).