Hey, It's Cinqo de Mayo!

**~~Amarantine~~** · 05-05-2010, 02:01 PM

I'm not Mexican,
but I do love the country.
Many fond memories of travel there in the early seventies.
I will enjoy some Mexican cuisine tonight.
Any one else?
Any one want to share recipes today?
food and or beverages

**Axer NZ** · 05-05-2010, 03:57 PM

You travelled to Mexico and yet never learned how to say '5'? Riiiiight...

**~~Skirata~~** · 05-05-2010, 04:07 PM

**Axer NZ** · 05-05-2010, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by Planebruch

I think it's funny how we celebrate Cinco de Mayo. We don't celebrate Irish Independence Day, even though they formed the majority of immigrants in the early 20th century. We don't celebrate Bastille Day, even though the French played a major part in our revolution.

I bet half the people here don't know the story of Cinco de Mayo. It was a rainy day and these French troops were climbing up a hill to a Mexican fort. A majority of the Mexicans threw stones at the Frenchies as they climbed up the hill, and the MEXICANS WON. Now THAT is pwnage.

Well, the Mexicans are our real good buddies, so...

Originally Posted by Some Newspaper

South American summit slams Arizona immigration law
CAMPANA (AFP) -- South American leaders Tuesday slammed a controversial new immigration law in the U.S. state of Arizona, but stressed they did not hold U.S. President Barack Obama responsible.

The 12-nation UNASUR summit claimed the law could be used to ?legitimize racist attitudes? against immigrants to the United States, most of whom are Latin Americans.

I mean, a few people are racist like that, but it's not like we built a fence or something to...

Okay, I don't know why we celebrate it. Maybe people just like tacos and pinatas?

(I know there's supposed to be a tilde on it, it just doesn't display. Stupid forums...)

**Axer NZ** · 05-05-2010, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by Planebruch

'Plane', if you intend for your stay here to be something other than very, very, short, I suggest that you NOT act like... well, yourself. The powers-that-be may tolerate your presence if you behave well, but not otherwise.