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An excellent day to proudly fly the American flag.
5th of May.
Everyday is an excellent day to proudly fly the American flag my friend
I think I'm going to go buy one today.
I heard that if you go into the bathroom, close the door, turn off the lights, and say "Cinco De Mayo" into the mirror three times, that a young woman receives a US bought AK-47 for a gift at her Cincinera.
hurley842002
05-04-2011, 13:02
I heard that if you go into the bathroom, close the door, turn off the lights, and say "Cinco De Mayo" into the mirror three times, that a young woman receives a US bought AK-47 for a gift at her Cincinera.
BBBBBWWWAAAAAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA, your killin me man!
Corona Beers made up holiday.
I heard that if you go into the bathroom, close the door, turn off the lights, and say "Cinco De Mayo" into the mirror three times, that a young woman receives a US bought AK-47 for a gift at her Cincinera.
hahahaha [ROFL1]
Lex_Luthor
05-04-2011, 13:06
What really pissed me off during high school was the stupidity surrounding Cinco de Mayo. Chicano's walking around the school with the Mexican flag draped around their shoulders, or stretched across the hood of their cars. Most of those idiot kids were born HERE! "You're a fucking American, get your head out of your ass. Feel free to go back to Mexico if you feel that strongly about your mis-dated holiday!"
Then the stupid cowboys would fly their redneck flag, just to cause trouble. "Get your head out of your ass, redneck. That side lost the war. Fly the right flag or GTFO."
Every year my comments would be the same to both sides.... sheesh.
Guys I wanna go to mexico on the 4th of july shut down streets in their downtown area fly american flags everywhere and do this the entire day.
What really pissed me off during high school was the stupidity surrounding Cinco de Mayo. Chicano's walking around the school with the Mexican flag draped around their shoulders, or stretched across the hood of their cars. Most of those idiot kids were born HERE! "You're a fucking American, get your head out of your ass. Feel free to go back to Mexico if you feel that strongly about your mis-dated holiday!"
Then the stupid cowboys would fly their redneck flag, just to cause trouble. "Get your head out of your ass, redneck. That side lost the war. Fly the right flag or GTFO."
Every year my comments would be the same to both sides.... sheesh.
I don't get why they even fly the flag... They beat the French... Wow, what an accomplishment. I'm sure my kids could do that right now.
I thought it was celebrating that they just decided not to pay a debt back to the French. Super victory.
patrick0685
05-04-2011, 13:23
a day off for me [Beer]
I don't get why they even fly the flag... They beat the French... Wow, what an accomplishment. I'm sure my kids could do that right now.
Not only a minor victory, but a temporary one...
The French invasion
Late in 1861, a well-armed French fleet stormed Veracruz, landing a large French force and driving President Juárez and his government into retreat.[14] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo#cite_note-13) Moving on from Veracruz towards Mexico City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City), the French army encountered heavy resistance from the Mexicans near Puebla, at the Mexican forts of Loreto and Guadalupe.[15] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo#cite_note-mexonline.com-14) The 8,000-strong French army attacked the much poorer equipped Mexican army of 4,000. Yet the Mexicans managed to decisively crush the French army, the best army at the time, and one that had not been defeated for almost 50 years.[16] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo#cite_note-15)
The Mexican victory
The victory represented a significant morale boost to the Mexican army and the Mexican people at large. The History Channel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_Channel) puts it this way:
"Although not a major strategic victory in the overall war against the French, Zaragoza's success at Puebla represented a great moral victory for the Mexican government."[17] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo#cite_note-16) And TIME (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_%28magazine%29) puts it this way:
"The Puebla victory came to symbolize unity and pride for what seemed like a Mexican David defeating a French Goliath."[18] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo#cite_note-time.com-17) "It was a glorious moment for Mexico." It helped establish a much-needed sense of national unity and patriotism.[15] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo#cite_note-mexonline.com-14)
Events after the Battle
The Mexican victory, however, was short-lived. Thirty thousand troops and a full year later, the French were able to depose the Mexican army, capture Mexico City, and establish Emperor Maximilian I (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilian_I_of_Mexico) as ruler of Mexico.
patrick0685
05-04-2011, 13:30
I don't get why they even fly the flag... They beat the French... Wow, what an accomplishment. I'm sure my kids could do that right now.
who hasnt beat the French?[LOL]
blackford76
05-04-2011, 13:31
My Mom's birthday.
yeah I've actually had chicanos tell me that cinco de mayo is mexican independence day.
I laughed at them.
then told them in spanish that their ignorance amazed me.
patrick0685
05-04-2011, 13:33
My Mom's birthday.
tell her we said happy birthday
blackford76
05-04-2011, 13:35
tell her we said happy birthday
Done, and thanks.
My Mom's birthday.
happy b-day blackford's mom! [BDay]
blackford76
05-04-2011, 13:37
She has ?chemo? on her b-day, tough time for her.
patrick0685
05-04-2011, 13:39
She has ?chemo? on her b-day, tough time for her.
ouch...what does she have...my dad had colon cancer but has been cancer free for like 3-4 years now[Beer]
Happy Excuse for American Born Hispanics to Get Drunk Day!
Sorry to hear your mom is going through chemo Rob.
Everyday is an excellent day to proudly fly the American flag my friend
Indeed. [Beer]
blackford76
05-04-2011, 13:46
ouch...what does she have...my dad had colon cancer but has been cancer free for like 3-4 years now[Beer]
She had a double masectomy a month ago.
Part of the reason I moved back to Colo full time.
Jolly Green
05-04-2011, 13:49
Wow, chemo is not fun. It seems like more and more people are getting cancer or some serious condition.
Colorado Luckydog
05-04-2011, 13:59
My 17th wedding anniversery.[Flower]
I'm holding out to Juneteenth for my big party though.
blackford76
05-04-2011, 14:03
My 17th wedding anniversery.[Flower]
I'm holding out to Juneteenth for my big party though.
Congrats! one year more than me.
You know the 5th of May is only really celebrated in one state of Mexico, and that it's only popular in the U.S.?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo
Sept 16th is their "Fourth of July".
Today is May 4th... "May the fourth be with you" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Day
H.
spartan1919
05-04-2011, 14:45
I fly my American flag proudly every day. American by birth, by the Grace Of God a United States Marine. OORAH!!!![Marine]
Scanker19
05-04-2011, 14:53
This is a very tolerant thread.
Don't forget that it's my wife and I's 6th wedding anniversary! [LOL]
...We were going to Vegas at the end of May for our ceremony and just needed to sign the paperwork locally first to make it official. It was just going to be a random date until I realized that it could be 5/5/05... and easy number for me to remember. The fact that it was actually Cinco De Mayo was an afterthought but we tell people it's so we can celebrate our heritage which gets a good luck with our Mexican friends since we're about as white as they come.
P.S. My US flag flies every day so this won't be anything different as far as that goes.
My 17th wedding anniversery.[Flower]
I'm holding out to Juneteenth for my big party though.
You too!?! [Tooth]
Happy anniversary!! [Beer]
Rust_shackleford
05-05-2011, 08:39
I'm sure you'll be as well received.
Guys I wanna go to mexico on the 4th of july shut down streets in their downtown area fly american flags everywhere and do this the entire day.
Son of a beeyotch!! Why was I reminded!
P.S. My US flag flies every day so this won't be anything different as far as that goes.
I have one attached to my monitor at work..it's always flying! I can even turn the fan on and make it wave.. special fx.. I has them!
Son of a beeyotch!! Why was I reminded!
Nice ninja avatar change!
I have one attached to my monitor at work..it's always flying! I can even turn the fan on and make it wave.. special fx.. I has them!
Special defects FTW!
funkfool
05-05-2011, 09:16
yeah I've actually had chicanos tell me that cinco de mayo is mexican independence day.
I laughed at them.
then told them in spanish that their ignorance amazed me.
Su ignorancia me sorprende?
Cinco history here (http://www.mexonline.com/cinco-de-mayo.htm)
Wonder if they know they are being used as tools - by Corporate Advertisers?
Does it bother them?
I fly the flag everyday!
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac313/funkfoolery/IMG_20101228_145648.jpg
Cinco is such a sore spot for me. I'm Scottish by heritage and I don't fly that flag. I'm southern by birth and upbringing (good old southern boy) and I don't fly the stars and bars (outside of my recording studio that is). I fly the American flag every single day because, well, I'M A FRICKIN AMERICAN IN AMERICA. Geez. I don't have a problem with rednecks showing their stars and bars, at least it was American history, but seeing that Mexican flag waved around makes me want to expel the lot of them and watch how damn fast they come swimming back over the Rio. Love it or leave it - be proud of your heritage I say, but don't piss on America by honoring a foreign flag and having a U.S. holiday dedicated to that.
On the other hand, I also love America because we CAN do this silly crap, even if I personally don't like it.
The first weekend in May means one thing - and one thing only - Derby weekend! Now, if we can turn the 5th into a special day where idiots waving the Mexican flag have to race each other on a muddy track then I might have a bit more interest in it! :).
KevDen2005
05-05-2011, 14:29
Guys I wanna go to mexico on the 4th of july shut down streets in their downtown area fly american flags everywhere and do this the entire day.
Enjoy, I have no plans on ever going to Mexico
Enjoy, I have no plans on ever going to Mexico
We did once. That was plenty.
bellavite1
05-05-2011, 17:01
Leave it to me to be born on STINKO DE CRAPPO...[Bang]
Leave it to me to be born on STINKO DE CRAPPO...[Bang]
Happy birthday, beard-O! :D
My Mom's birthday.
Same here brother!
Why can't immigration services show up at these celebrations?
I guess that wouldn't be PC?
DSB OUTDOORS
05-05-2011, 19:37
I fly my American flag proudly every day. American by birth, by the Grace Of God a United States Marine. OORAH!!!![Marine]
Same here brother!! [Beer]
DSB OUTDOORS
05-05-2011, 19:41
I know I will get crap for this!! But once I refered this day to a friend of mine as, " Crappy Stinko Shit Bayou" [LOL]
Didn't see a single Mexican flag today. At one point, I saw a guy wearing a white button up shirt (open) with a green undershirt, and I thought it was a Mexican flag. Phew, that was close.
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