1. about the revolutions - that's precisely the point - the revolution based on the idea of freedom, democracy, freedom of speech, religion, limited government, etc. IS exceptional - no other country had done anything similar, on the contrary, many other colonies wanted to be loyal to the King...France's revolution was anti-religious, anti-aristocratic, as opposed to freedom of religion, capitalism.. totally different what our Founders had in mind..in this sense - we are exceptional..
2. Your point about being entitled or above the law (you interpretation) - if you refer to the American refusal or objection to join or follow various international organizations sometimes - it is also the idea of our Founders - we have separated from the old World, and don't have to follow anybody's else "rules/traditions" - we often have our way of doing things, our own Constitution...and it is unique and exceptional..