Today, with Mexicans who are in the US illegally, and who are living in Arizona and have been informed that they've overstayed their welcome, I'm sure it will be celebrated in fever pitch. Think about it. Once they return home, nobody will be celebrating with them.
However, don't let me be a wet blanket. Schools across the Border States will be celebrating a holiday almost none of them understand by hoisting pinadas, singing mariachi songs and wearing colorful Mexican clothing. As a huge fan of Mexican cuisine, I can't deny that spicy tamales, mouth watering enchiladas and the other "Mexican food" we eat in the US is my very favorite. Though in Mexico you are hard pressed to find any of those dishes served.
On July 4th (American Independence Day) there is precious little celebration in Mexico to reciprocate the parades and festivities here in California, for example. I don't think there will be a 4th of July parade in Tijuana or Mexico City. Why not?
10 comments:
If I choose not to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, am I a racist? I prefer pizza
My husband loves to celebrate Cinco de Mayo ... with Dos XX beer!
I happen to like Mexican Food and any excuse to eat good Mexican Food is a satisfactory excuse. So Cinco de Mayo works for me to that extent.
(Lady Di - I only like two kinds of pizza - hot and cold)
If my history memory serves me right, the Mexs won the battle, but lost the war. It's like the South celebrating the victory at Bull Run.
That's right, Coffeypot - a month later Maximillian took the throne in Mexico City and was the absolute ruler of Mexico.
Your analogy is correct.
This says it best!
http://howisthatobamavoteworkingoutforyou.blogspot.com/2010/05/hey-its-cinco-de-mayo-viva-obama.html
Well done sir.
THANK YOU for posting this! I really like your blog!!
Common Cents
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I like Mexican food, and I like Mexicans!
Unfortunately, our immigrants don't get assimilated anymore. Instead, the angry left sinks their claws into them and indoctrinates them into the international progressive culture of nursed grievances and passive-aggressive agitprop.
If Mexico is so independent, Why are there people here? Go back home and celebrate diversity and their independence.
http://reignonliberty.blogspot.com/2010/05/stuck-in-middle-with-you.html
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