A guitar for me is pretty much strictly in the context of writing songs for my band, coming up with ideas with my band, and then being able to perform those songs as best as I can on stage - that's what the guitar for me has always been.
I have a critical nature, in the sense that when I look at something I often look for the flaws.
The conservative version of American exceptionalism has become a password of sorts for candidates who want to prove their credentials to a right-wing America.