Sliding into the prototypical "Ugly American" mindset

[ProSense]

78. Absolute nonsense.

"It is very clear that Kerry's words were insulting and that they imply much about our attitude and our policies toward Latin America.
Every Latin American leader has the duty to point out, to their own people and to the world, US transgressions toward their state, their region, or their persons.
Your absolutist argument is ridiculous."

The piece posted as evidence shows that the phrase has been used for decades and provides a context.

You may want to pretend that whatever "every Latin American leader" says to "their own people and to the world," including their characterization of comments, is the last word, but it isn't.

I mean, there is deep seated and justifiable mistrust of the United States in Latin America, but you can't pretend that the flames of confrontation are being intentionally fanned.

Like I said, the only people who see this as a valid justification for confrontation are those who are salivating for a confrontation.