While it is true that we were already perceived badly, I feel that Bush confirms these beliefs. And has also managed to magnify the sentiment all over the world. Being a first generation American, I had (and still have) some negative perceptions of (white) America. Once I got out of New Cuba and MET "the average American", I was pleased to find that they're not as...cocky and ignorant as they seem.
And then Bush gets voted into office! He who embodies every negative stereotype about this country. THIS man we choose to lead our country. I almost lost hope. The way I see it, when voting for any political office, we are picking a representative. The person that best aligns with our beliefs, ideas, and views on our country and our world. So I was all, "wow, most Americans are like HIM?? But but..." Sigh.
And so for four years this man has MISrepresented me. And most of the people I know. I would like to say that he's misrepresented this country. But considering he's actually doing a good job of getting reelected...
Geez, I depressed myself. And got no point across. Great.
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While it is true that we were already perceived badly, I feel that Bush confirms these beliefs. And has also managed to magnify the sentiment all over the world. Being a first generation American, I had (and still have) some negative perceptions of (white) America. Once I got out
of New Cubaand MET "the average American", I was pleased to find that they're not as...cocky and ignorant as they seem.And then Bush gets voted into office! He who embodies every negative stereotype about this country. THIS man we choose to lead our country. I almost lost hope. The way I see it, when voting for any political office, we are picking a representative. The person that best aligns with our beliefs, ideas, and views on our country and our world. So I was all, "wow, most Americans are like HIM?? But but..." Sigh.
And so for four years this man has MISrepresented me. And most of the people I know. I would like to say that he's misrepresented this country. But considering he's actually doing a good job of getting reelected...
Geez, I depressed myself. And got no point across. Great.