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There is too much gratuitous anti-Americanism just about everywhere these days & it sometimes makes its way into "The Economist". However, it also prints plenty of articles which compare the U.S. quite favourably against the European Union, for instance.

"The Economist" tries to keep editorial comment and reporting separate -- unlike most of today's mass media, which no longer even makes any pretense of having "objective" reporting. While reports written by humans will always be "subjective" by definition -- reporters can at least try to be disinterested. Unfortunately, the MSM has become very partisan, and no longer makes any efforts to be "fair and biased". We no longer have "reporters" -- we have agents of propaganda.

"PS - It's GREAT to have a friend of the US in Victoria!"

It's much easier now that we have a Conservative government in Ottawa. Imagine if the only things you knew about the U.S. were what you: saw on CBS,NBC,ABC,CNN,MSNBC, PBS; heard on NPR; or read in the NY Times or Washington Post. That's what's behind a lot of anti-Americanism here. (Along with our own versions of the same media.) Americans are exposed to the same drivel; but, you also have neighbours, co-workers, etc. to discuss things with, and debunk the propaganda. You can also use your own eyes and ears and do your own reality checks. Like any other form of bigotry, anti-Americanism can't stand the light of day (or good information).

I like "The Economist" too, because it has all of the news - stories about issues in the rest of the world you'll never see in the US media. As far as an anti-American slant, I don't really see it. Like most Europeans, they look down on America's fondness for Chrstian fundamentalism, but it's far less critical of the US than our own media outlets like the ones you listed.