Happy Cinco De May...
By ParaTed2k
@ParaTed2k (22940)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
2 responses
@gewcew23 (8007)
• United States
5 May 08
Nothing like White American celebrating a Mexican victory over the French Army. Every country has a victory over France. Nothing like given someone the reason to get drunk. Wonder why we do not celebrate our victory over the Mexican Army, I cannot imagine why?
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
6 May 08
As if there is anything special about defeating the French in battle. ;~D
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
7 May 08
Let's see.. Corned Beef Hash... Chicken Enchiladas... Hmmmm ;~D
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@jerzgirl (9384)
• United States
7 May 08
Well, I think we realize the Mexican Army didn't control us, we simply moved in on them and took control of Mexico City and held it hostage until they gave us our current Southwest. Texas does celebrate (or memorialize) The Alamo, though. And, the French were in control of Mexico with Maximillian in charge after taking control from Spain, but the battle of Puebla provided the morale needed to actually gain independence later. I think that's why it's confused with their Independence Day, which actually isn't until September. If it weren't for the French, though, we might not have our own Independence Day on July 4.
But, I agree - just like St. Patrick's Day, when everyone becomes Irish, Cinco de Mayo is another excuse to adopt an alternative identity and drink (although the food is much better than St. Pat's!! LOL)
@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
5 May 08
Well! That's pretty funny! (You're a little bit of a cynic, yes? Gotta love them cynics
) Have a good one, ParaTed2k!
) Have a good one, ParaTed2k!@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
5 May 08
Not a cynic, just a guy that loves a good bit of irony. ;~D
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@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
7 May 08
..ah, well.. there's a good lot o' that, ain't there..
