[Lightning Rod]

Happy Cinco De Mayo, everyone. Don't go too wild today!

This post has been edited by WxRodWx: 05 May 2008 - 09:52 AM

[BuckeyefaninOhio]

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

[NYCTWCjunkie]

Do you guys even know what Cinco De Mayo is? It's NOT a real holiday! In fact, I think the day is a complete joke, to be honest.

Here's a better look from Wikipedia at what Cinco De Mayo is about:

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "5th of May") is primarily a regional and not an obligatory federal holiday in Mexico. The holiday commemorates an initial victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The date is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride.

A common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day; Mexico's Independence Day is actually September 16 (dieciséis de septiembre in Spanish), which is the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico.

Ask any American what Cinco De Mayo means besides what the English translation is, the extremely high percentage won't have a clue. Also, they think this day is about celebrating Mexican heritage and culture? Give me a break. This was about a Mexican war where their army defeated the French and expelled them from occupation of Mexico City in 1867. Why Americans should care about this is beyond me. Yes, we have Mexicans (legally and especially ILLEGALLY living in this country) whose heritage and culture are respected, but Cinco De Mayo has no place in this country. Then again, an increasing number of Mexicans that enter this country (especially those that illegally do) have shown ZERO respect of OUR laws, culture and way of life... meaning they refuse to assimilate. They only want our jobs, money and most of all, the "perks" for living here. And they'll even commit additional crimes such as identity theft just to get it.

Oops, I forgot. I see an increasing number of American holidays hijacked by the Latino community where for political correctness or to appease their activist groups have to include celebration elements that have nothing to do with what the holiday means and who it pays tribute to. Memorial Day, Independence Day and Columbus Day are the most prominent examples. Just look at the parades in recent years.

And no, I don't have any problems with Latinos. So don't even accuse me of having a bias or anything. I have friends that are of Latino (or Hispanic) heritage and enjoy some of what their culture has to offer. In regards to illegal immigration, the issue may be dominated by Mexico, but the Irish Prime Minister had the audacity to go to President Bush on May 1st and demand amnesty for his Irish citizens illegally living here.

One more thing... anyone even know that May 1st was Law Day? Betcha you guys are shrugging your shoulders right now, aren't you? What happened four days ago? To the completely utmost irony, open border advocates and socio-ethnocentric interests groups decided to hold their amnesty marches on the streets of Los Angeles, Chicago and a few other cities to protest our immigration laws (which continue to be shamefully NOT enforced). You talk about not respecting our country, that was as blatant as you can get.

So to me, Cinco De Mayo is just another one of those days on the calendar as an excuse to drink. Screw Cinco De Mayo. Want so much to celebrate it? Go to the state of Puebla in Mexico and you can have a festive time.

This post has been edited by NYCTWCjunkie: 05 May 2008 - 04:05 PM

[LocalOnThe8s]

Cinco de Mayo is just a day when the Spanish beat the French in the war back in 1845. A common misconception in America is that people think it's just a day to get time off and drink tequilas. Nah, like Paul said it's just a pretty minor holiday...

[Mike M]

Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

I'm currently learning about this in my Spanish class.

This post has been edited by MikeM2010: 05 May 2008 - 01:17 PM

[NYCTWCjunkie]

LocalOnThe8s, on May 5 2008, 03:14 PM, said:

Cinco de Mayo is just a day when the Spanish beat the French in the war back in 1845. A common misconception in America is that people think it's just a day to get time off and drink tequilas. Nah, like Paul said it's just a pretty minor holiday...

You basically repeated what I posted earlier about what Cinco De Mayo is. But yes, it's a nice excuse to go out a drink tequilas.

[LocalOnThe8s]

Well that's what my Spanish teacher told me in Spanish class today.

[Tyler]

NYCTWCjunkie, on May 5 2008, 03:30 PM, said:

But yes, it's a nice excuse to go out a drink tequilas.

Sounds good to me!

[DJK5555]

NYCTWCjunkie, on May 5 2008, 02:30 PM, said:

But yes, it's a nice excuse to go out a drink tequilas.

I'm really not a huge fan of straight Tequila, but I love it in Margaritas.

Of course I've never had good quality Tequila so...

[Felix Saenz]

Feliz Cinco de Mayo, Laredo!

[Felix Saenz]

LocalOnThe8s, on May 5 2008, 02:14 PM, said:

Cinco de Mayo is just a day when the Spanish beat the French in the war back in 1845. A common misconception in America is that people think it's just a day to get time off and drink tequilas. Nah, like Paul said it's just a pretty minor holiday...

I just read a story about Cinco of Mayo a couple weeks ago.

[P71nnacle]

I don't know...actually it's tough to describe what's truly "American" these days. Ask Ford (Mexico) Chevy and Chrysler (Canada) and Toyota (Indiana) Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

[Tyler]

Feliz cinco de Mayo a todos los miembros hispanos de twcclassics.com.

[wxmediafan]

Muy Bien Tyler! Tu conoces espanol!

[Felix Saenz]

Uno question: Why everyone are posting in spanish? Also how come a member from PA know to speak that Mexician languge even through Pennsviyian cannot speak spanish either nor people from Illinos. Only people in Kansas, Neskara, Texas, Florida, New mexico Arizona, California, Utah And Coloado CAN speak Spainsh.

[Concentric Eyewall]

anthony97, on May 5 2008, 09:55 PM, said:

Uno question: Why everyone are posting in spanish? Also how come a member from PA know to speak that Mexician languge even through Pennsviyian cannot speak spanish either nor people from Illinos. Only people in Kansas, Neskara, Texas, Florida, New mexico Arizona, California, Utah And Coloado CAN speak Spainsh.

What? You are not assigned a language based on what state you live in!

[P71nnacle]

Personalmente, prefiero usar Web site como esto fingir como sé realmente una diversa lengua.

Encuentro que ella chistosa cuando la gente que la mirada en ti tiene gusto de ti es el Juan Keats de la lengua española y toda tienes que hacer es ir en la computadora.

[Tyler]

anthony97, on May 5 2008, 10:55 PM, said:

Uno question: Why everyone are posting in spanish? Also how come a member from PA know to speak that Mexician languge even through Pennsviyian cannot speak spanish either nor people from Illinos. Only people in Kansas, Neskara, Texas, Florida, New mexico Arizona, California, Utah And Coloado CAN speak Spainsh.

You're joking... right? Spanish is now offered in, oh I'd say at least 95% of public high schools. I mean hell, I've had Spanish class since 1st grade (and continue it now, all the way through 11th grade)! It's not until 8th grade you can decide whether or not you'd rather take German or French instead of Spanish.

[Bryan]

NYCTWCjunkie, on May 5 2008, 11:45 AM, said:

Do you guys even know what Cinco De Mayo is? It's NOT a real holiday! In fact, I think the day is a complete joke, to be honest.

Here's a better look from Wikipedia at what Cinco De Mayo is about:

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "5th of May") is primarily a regional and not an obligatory federal holiday in Mexico. The holiday commemorates an initial victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The date is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride.

A common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day; Mexico's Independence Day is actually September 16 (dieciséis de septiembre in Spanish), which is the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico.

Ask any American what Cinco De Mayo means besides what the English translation is, the extremely high percentage won't have a clue. Also, they think this day is about celebrating Mexican heritage and culture? Give me a break. This was about a Mexican war where their army defeated the French and expelled them from occupation of Mexico City in 1867. Why Americans should care about this is beyond me. Yes, we have Mexicans (legally and especially ILLEGALLY living in this country) whose heritage and culture are respected, but Cinco De Mayo has no place in this country. Then again, an increasing number of Mexicans that enter this country (especially those that illegally do) have shown ZERO respect of OUR laws, culture and way of life... meaning they refuse to assimilate. They only want our jobs, money and most of all, the "perks" for living here. And they'll even commit additional crimes such as identity theft just to get it.

Oops, I forgot. I see an increasing number of American holidays hijacked by the Latino community where for political correctness or to appease their activist groups have to include celebration elements that have nothing to do with what the holiday means and who it pays tribute to. Memorial Day, Independence Day and Columbus Day are the most prominent examples. Just look at the parades in recent years.

And no, I don't have any problems with Latinos. So don't even accuse me of having a bias or anything. I have friends that are of Latino (or Hispanic) heritage and enjoy some of what their culture has to offer. In regards to illegal immigration, the issue may be dominated by Mexico, but the Irish Prime Minister had the audacity to go to President Bush on May 1st and demand amnesty for his Irish citizens illegally living here.

One more thing... anyone even know that May 1st was Law Day? Betcha you guys are shrugging your shoulders right now, aren't you? What happened four days ago? To the completely utmost irony, open border advocates and socio-ethnocentric interests groups decided to hold their amnesty marches on the streets of Los Angeles, Chicago and a few other cities to protest our immigration laws (which continue to be shamefully NOT enforced). You talk about not respecting our country, that was as blatant as you can get.

So to me, Cinco De Mayo is just another one of those days on the calendar as an excuse to drink. Screw Cinco De Mayo. Want so much to celebrate it? Go to the state of Puebla in Mexico and you can have a festive time.

You're a hatemonger!

[NYCTWCjunkie]

Bryan, on May 6 2008, 07:59 AM, said:

You're a hatemonger!

Yeah, sure I am.

Only stating what I know.

[LocalOnThe8s]

Interesting that all the states that antony97 quoted have a Hispanic majority.

[DJK5555]

Tyler, on May 6 2008, 06:54 AM, said:

You're joking... right? Spanish is now offered in, oh I'd say at least 95% of public high schools. I mean hell, I've had Spanish class since 1st grade (and continue it now, all the way through 11th grade)! It's not until 8th grade you can decide whether or not you'd rather take German or French instead of Spanish.

I personally had 4 years of Español in high school as an elective. My high school offered Spanish, German, and French. My senior year was the first year they offered Japanese. So they now teach 4 foreign languages there, all as electives, meaning that anybody can choose to take them, or to not take them.

This post has been edited by DJK5555: 06 May 2008 - 01:25 PM

[Kevin K]

NYCTWCjunkie, on May 5 2008, 01:45 PM, said:

So to me, Cinco De Mayo is just another one of those days on the calendar as an excuse to drink.

You got that right, that's the only reason that anyone I know celebrates it.

[DJK5555]

Kevin K, on May 6 2008, 02:25 PM, said:

NYCTWCjunkie, on May 5 2008, 01:45 PM, said:

So to me, Cinco De Mayo is just another one of those days on the calendar as an excuse to drink.

You got that right, that's the only reason that anyone I know celebrates it.

Just like St. Patrick's Day for most people.

This post has been edited by DJK5555: 06 May 2008 - 01:30 PM

[Felix Saenz]

I live in Texas and I both speak English and Spainsh.

[Felix Saenz]

Also, I DON'T speak Greman or France. Just dos languges. (see my post above)

[NYCTWCjunkie]

anthony97, on May 5 2008, 10:55 PM, said:

Uno question: Why everyone are posting in spanish? Also how come a member from PA know to speak that Mexician languge even through Pennsviyian cannot speak spanish either nor people from Illinos. Only people in Kansas, Neskara, Texas, Florida, New mexico Arizona, California, Utah And Coloado CAN speak Spainsh.

What in God's name does "Neskara" mean? Are you talking about Nebraska? What statistic did draw up that Spanish spoken more in that state than most others in this country? Where do you draw any conclusions from anyway?

It may not be statistically a fact based on numbers of actual citizens and legal residents from other countries in Illinois and Colorado, but think about the illegal immigrant population in Chicago and Denver.
A majority percentage of those are from Mexico. That will raise the amount Spanish spoken in those cities (in addition to the American citizens as well as any legal residents from Latin American countries that are here).

And where do you draw the conclusion that Pennsylvanians cannot speak Spanish? Same thing. Even though it is of the minority, there is a Latino population in the state, especially in the two main urban areas of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

It's beyond ridiculous that Spanish should be forced upon Americans in the first place. The United States was founded as an English speaking country and Spanish should be second OPTION, not a requirement. Because of the increased number of illegal immigrants from especially Mexico that cause overcrowding in our schools who are slow to learn or refuse to learn English (which should be the official language, by the way), school systems are telling students they have to learn Spanish. Talk about backwards here.

DJK5555, on May 6 2008, 03:27 PM, said:

Just like St. Patrick's Day for most people.

At least St. Patrick's Day is an actual holiday.

[Tyler]

I find it absurd that most colleges won't let you in without 2 years of a foreign language. How about conecntrating on OUR language, ENGLISH... which most kids can't speak/write correctly anyway.

[Concentric Eyewall]

Oh please, how arrogant it is to say that you MUST learn English. For God's sake, let them find out for themselves how hard it is not to learn English, rather than force it down their throats with this "official language" crap. Hell, you might as well make an official religion, too.

[LocalOnThe8s]

Why can't they make English the official language here in the first place?