The article I chose is a rather interesting perspective from an American point of view in June 2008.
http://www.webloggin.com/houston-chron-mexican-citizens-view-the-united-states-in-negative-fashion/
The article reveals the feeling of an American towards Mexico, it reinforces the stereotypes of Americans being ignorant of other nations. It concludes with the patriotic quote: 'How we look to other nations and what they think is what is destroying this nation'. The article is littered with emotive language, hence the use of the word 'destroying'. The article refers to a survey stating that 47% of Mexicans have a positive view of the US, down from 68% a decade ago; 9% down this year as a result of anti-immigrant backlash angering Mexicans. The article also offers a survey of percentages in Mexican views towards American political leaders, 29% of Mexicans having confidence in Obama, 16% in Bush and 19% in McCain, underlying the authors perceptions of Mexico being a 'cynical' country. The racist undertone is evident throughout so it doesn't help to change the initial perception of Americans being ignorant.
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
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