"Sister City" largely portrayed Chavez and his socialist ideology in a negative light.[6] The script portrays the Venezuelans as belittling and contemptuous toward Americans.[7] They repeatedly claim Pawnee and the United States are inferior compared to the power and splendor they are accustomed to in Venezuela.[8] Their negative attitude toward Americans is particularly demonstrated by the name of their delegation, the Committee to Humiliate and Shame America,[7] as well as the line from one of the delegates, "This is not personal. We just think you are weak and your city is disgusting."[8]