02-04-2006, 06:49 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-agnivayu+Feb 3 2006, 07:44 PM-->QUOTE(agnivayu @ Feb 3 2006, 07:44 PM)<!--QuoteEBegin-->In the U.K. they seem to have a positive view. This goes to show how the anglo-saxons are the most friendly section of the West towards Hinduism and Indians.
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But note that US (even if having substantial non-Anglo-Saxon groups) is very slightly positive: 39%>35%. This might be with the error margins statistically. I feel this is very representative of US general American attitudes towards Indians in the US- largely neutral in conclusion. And it matches the annecdotal attitude of Americans towards India- neutral or ignorant. I believe this is generally a good state to be in vis-a-vis the superpower, though the Indian mind often seeks to define its status by referal to non-Indian opinion.
It is striking to note how UK and France amongst the worst colonial powers, today have a popular commendation as against US which is viewed pretty negatively. Pair this with China which is roughly similar to India in terms of receiving a positive picture. I guess that gives positive points to Commie China's propaganda.
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But note that US (even if having substantial non-Anglo-Saxon groups) is very slightly positive: 39%>35%. This might be with the error margins statistically. I feel this is very representative of US general American attitudes towards Indians in the US- largely neutral in conclusion. And it matches the annecdotal attitude of Americans towards India- neutral or ignorant. I believe this is generally a good state to be in vis-a-vis the superpower, though the Indian mind often seeks to define its status by referal to non-Indian opinion.
It is striking to note how UK and France amongst the worst colonial powers, today have a popular commendation as against US which is viewed pretty negatively. Pair this with China which is roughly similar to India in terms of receiving a positive picture. I guess that gives positive points to Commie China's propaganda.