On this (quoted):
America's claim to "moral authority", such as it is...
Is based on our never-ending push for universal human rights, freedoms and democracy across the world. And also our massive economy in which we spend a portion of it to assist 3rd world countries and other countries in need, around the world.
Do we have a great track record? No.
Should we look in the mirror at our own actions within this country? Absolutely yes.
But I also don't believe our moral authority is nothing.