Analysis Of We Re Poor It's Their Idiot

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The Guide To The Perfect Latin American Idiot is a book that is written in a fun and upbeat tone to address social and cultural issues, as well as, the issues of political ideas and economic problems in Latin America. The “idiot” blames the lack of development and failures in Latin America on the United States and other foreign influences. The idiot blames the polarization of rich versus poor; citing that Latin Americans are poor because those in the United States and Europe are rich. They blame every ill in Latin America on some other source or nation and take no accountability for the ills of their land. The authors of this book have crafted a wonderful masterpiece that incorporates how the idiot moves through the “universe of politics, …show more content…

This title lays the ground for the argument that our “idiot” makes for blaming richer countries for the failures in Latin America—“the blame for what happens to us is never our own” The authors point out that it is easier to be a perpetual victim than it is to take ownership; they also cite that Marx would have no way endorsed this theory—“few men so vigorously sung the modernizing glory of capitalism as Marx. It would never have occurred to the intellectual father of the cult against the rich that Latin America’s poverty was directly proportional to, and caused by, the wealth of the United States or Europe.” Western values are not the open gate for problems in Latin America. The trade industry creates a boom in society; which, as a result creates urban centers, popular culture, and a rise of the middle class. The rise of urbanization also created problems in Latin America, spawning the movement of liberation theology, based on the argument that “the divisions of labor among nations is that some specialize in winning and others in losing.” …show more content…

Instead of using the market economy as a negative, they spin this concept into a positive light. The authors consistently refer back to the fact that Latin Americans use their norther counterparts to blame for the economic and political problems that consistently and continually surround their nations. The authors could do more in a way of offering solutions; however, this book was written in a manner to address the issues of progress, Marxism, and liberalism, along with the major problem of capitalism. The author’s view of the protagonist (idiot) encompasses his devotion and worship of stereotypes, popular trends, affection, and envy. Though the authors use much humor in the book it should not denote the seriousness of the topics or issues concerning Latin America. The books allows readers to digest the serious issues described; such as, poverty, social injustice, political squabbles, and other grim realities with a sense of lightheartedness. Like many other forms of communication, these three authors use their talent to gracefully discuss issues that inspire much debate and disagreement. The book inspires debate, but with a sense of intellect versus

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