I think that many Americans are so certain that America has it right, that they see no reason to taking the perspective of others.  If one is certain that one is completely right, then one often believes that one's job is simply to make others see the error of their ways and adopt one's view instead.  Looking at things from the perspective of others simply muddles matters.   It's a bit like some in the Catholic Church are so convinced that they possess the Truth that they need not take the belief's of others into account. 
I believe that many, including those in the media, don't even notice the inability of the US to consider the perspective of others.