There is no reason U.S. citizens and non Mexican background people can’t be proud of America on any day, including Cinco De Mayo.  The U.S. can celebrate because some of our founders’ writings did help influence the birth of democracy in Mexico, and the political culture of the U.S. somewhat trickled south.  Besides, Cinco de Mayo represents a day that the Monroe Doctrine was carried out by another country besides the U.S., which certainly didn’t hurt the U.S. because the original Cinco De Mayo occurred during the Civil War, and may even have helped discouraged intervention by foreign powers in our Civil War.

I sure hope that they will prohibit the wearing of American flags on May 17 also.  Otherwise those malefactors would be disrespecting Norwegians on Norwegian Constitution Day.

Also July 4 is Queen Sonja of Norway’s Birthday.  No self-respecting American would dare to wear red, white, and blue to show disrespect to the Norwegian Queen on her birthday, right?

Fire the racist liberals now.

to spqr2008, I agree.In this country, it is Red,White & Blue everyday,,but we as Americans have always respected the cultures & ancestors of all of our neighbors & co-workers,,especially in my old home town,NYC. In NYC,Blacks wear Green on St.Patrick’s day,Non spanish Whites wear R,W,&B on Puerto Rican Day,& so on.  That city has a major parade for any group that wants one,on 5th
ave,up or down,,even the Hare Krishna’s have a parade. You HAVE to see it.Do not forget the Gay Pride parade,,talk about COLORS??? 
If memory serves,Cinco de Mayo is the celebration
of the Mexican army defeating the French army & kicking them out of Mexico. Their Indep.Day is on Sept.15th
spqr,,,if memory serves,at least my version of it
is “Senatorus Patronus Que Romanus”.Am I Correct?
I ask because I am of Italian(Roman) descent(1/2)

What happens if a mexican kid is told to go home for wearing a shirt with the mexican flag on it?  Al and Jesse come trotting and the phrases “hate crime” and “bigotry” and “racism” are used. California is a lost cause. I know because I live here.

I think it is “Senatus Populusque Romanus” (The Senate and the People of Rome)

But what difference does THAT make?

To send a kid home from an American school because he is wearing American colours -is pretty doubtful!

What is the trouble with Americans right now????

Have you lost your way?

Jock Williams (Canadian)

(also 1/2 American -and proud of it!)

This cannot be happening in America can it be? My goodness,we are Americans and the illegals have more rights than American citizens? I THINK NOT! This is our country,this is our land,Home of the Free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Even though you won’t find it on the bastion of “knowledge”, Wikipedia, Cinco de Mayo was developed here in the US as a marketing gimmick by Corona beer. They celebrate it, very minimally, throughout Mexico, with most of the celebration in Puebla, since that was the day Mexico was victorious over the French there, when France was on a conquest tour for their dynasty.
Just as St. Patrick’s Day, this ‘holiday’ here in the US is basically an excuse for drinking. If you look at the calendar holidays, it fits into little party-breaks we need from time to time.
What we really need is all of you who are decendants of Europeans to rally just like the Liberals have incited Mexicans (and non-Mexicans) on May 8th as a counter to this stupidity of late. May 8th is much MORE important: It is V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day). The UK and most of the EU does not celebrate it as such anymore, the lone exceptions being France and the Netherlands. However, it is the BIGGEST holiday in Russia, and is celebrated in 7 of the former USSR-controlled nations, the best description being used in Slovakia, where it is called Day of Victory Over Fascism.
Perhaps if us Americans actually knew a little more of world history, we could have used this as a rallying cry against the Fascist/“Socialist”/Communist ploys being foisted upon us by the current White House regime. And isn’t it ironic, that May 8th is the biggest holiday in the former-USSR hench-point, Russia. (It’s also observed in the former East Germany areas, but isn’t really sanctioned by the federal states that now make up that area.)

If this is they way they want to handle things, then they have a problem. Many of these kids are Americans.

Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican Celebration of their gaining freedom from Spain. Which of course should be celebrated in the Country of Mexico, not in the United States once you become a Citizen, period! How often have you seen US residents in Mexico celebrate the Fourth of July? I have been there on the Fourth, those who have tried to celebrate are excoriated, demeaned, threatened with violence, and incarceration.

The Mexican Military will shoot to kill on protecting their southern border to keep others out should they still try to cross, what we have is double standard.

The President and his Administration are in strict violation of U.S. Code 1306 of the Immigration law, yet the illegals are given more rights and protections than U.S. Citizens.

To this day, I cannot get over the Headline “Arizona Makes it a Crime to be an Illegal Immigrant”…What???

We cannot afford any more spending, our GDP to Debt is up from 50% to 87%,expected to increase to 95%. Greece collapsed first at 110% and is now up to 125%. We are not too far behind. A Senate Republican pointed out that there are 260 Bills passed and awaiting appropriations.

Meanwhile, Germany, the U.K. and others in the E.U. are moving away from socialism at a time when we are steam rolling into something the majority does not want.

Cinco De Mayo is NOT, NOT, NOT Mexican Independence Day!!!!! September 16th IS!
“Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “fifth of May”) is a holiday held on May 5 that commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. It is celebrated primarily in the state of Puebla and in the United States. While Cinco de Mayo sees limited significance and celebration nationwide in Mexico, the date is observed nationwide in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day, the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo
On Mexican independence:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grito_de_Dolores

When, if ever, will enough Americans come together and say ” We are not going to put up with this BS anymore “. We have an administration criticizing American citizens for exercising their constitutional rights, apologizing for America and bowing to dictators for the world to witness and then lying about it. The liberal media covers for this administration and refuses to ask anything close to a hard question.
Again, when is enough going to be enough.

Honest Obe, France’s Sarkozy and Italy’s Berlusconi didn’t attend Saturday’s huge V-E commemoration over in Moscow’s Red Square. Obe had a “scheduling conflict”, just like when he snubbed the Germans during the Berlin Wall’s coming down celebrations. Barry was probably finishing his college graduation speech—rather than the V-E event, planned months in advance. Even the ChiCom leader and Angela Merkel made it.
But he’ll be more than happy to stir the pot for a “Mexican pride” day here. See where his footings are, and how incompetant he is? Good God.
Great inspiring pictures here:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1275564/Victory-Day-parade-begins-Russias-Red-Square.html

@Jossch: Answering your questions—(1) We are busy saying enough is enough, don’t worry, it’s there. (2) The world has figured Obama out, just some Americans haven’t or don’t, for fear of being called ‘racist’. Europe has pretty much given up on him, the Middle East knows he’s just a big talker, and really only the dictators fawn over him. (3) The Liberal media tries to drown out any dissent, but they do so to an ever shrinking group of people. They have to raise their voice steadily to have to get their point across—but the American people aren’t buying it. Tea Party “tea baggers” have signs, rally, and gather together, but there are no arrests, trash burnings, or property damage. The other side HAS to do all of those things to gain attention. Who do you think the “regular folk” of America identify with?
November is coming. Our voices will be heard, but not through the use of bullhorns, effigy burnings, or violence. The others will be even more marginalised. It’ll be like how Ronaldus Magnus won the Cold War—without a shot being fired, or a bomb dropped. Steely determination and adherance to principles will win our battles.
The Liberals are doubting the strength of the ‘slaughter’ coming, because we don’t use their tactics for attention. But we’ll get it, no doubt about it.

james post #10;

I stand corrected, I knew that and do not have an explanation on my lapse. Being somewhat of a historian, that is embarrassing!

Seguín is also who the city near San Antonio was named after.

As far as the Border, any non U.S. Citizen crossing either border is a Federal Crime under U.S. Code 1306, but does anyone think Barry (the Campaigner in Chief) and his ilk care…of course not! Nothing has been done about the 2,935 deaths on the Texas Border since he took office, Obama has denied the use of the National Guard to help the police. The State of Arizona is now the #2 Kidnapping place in the world, behind Columbia.

I now live in Houston, which is a Sanctuary City, illegals are being allowed to vote. We received the same reports from other TEA Party groups around the State that is was being allowed if they had a utility bill with them, they would present the aforesaid bill and be allowed to register right there.

People forget the U.S. is not a Democratic State (used to confuse), we are still a Republic. We have a president, his administration and socialists in both houses do not obey the law of the land.

I do not think we can afford to not vote this November and again for president in 2012. As james mentioned, we will win if we stick together and make our voices heard, and heard loudly. The Republican Party have created five new PACs to do what the Dems did in the last two elections, getting out the vote, Internet and television ads telling the people what they do not hear from the Media, and to get the vote out. These have no association with the RNC.

To James & Wesley,,No need for a long reply,,you 2 have said it all. Just remember,we can win if we run good people against crooked incumbents on Primary day,& they are upon us,then also on Election Day. Like Joe Pesci says,OK,OK,OK,OK,OK??

NOT RACIST,,NOT VIOLENT,,just NOT SILENT !!!

To: The Major

I fear that simply running good candidates in the primary (that is more than one), the Republican machinery (read “moderates” and RINOs) will field only one “moderate” with the Republican monetary support and win the primary if conservatives split the remainder of the vote (see Ohio.)

Before we can take back the country, we must first take back the Republican Party.  The party hacks should not be trying to pick winners in the primary but should wait until the rank and file (i.e. us) pick our candidate and then help him or her win against the corrupt Democrat.  We(conservatives, tea partiers, (yea, even tea baggers if they espouse the correct political ideas)) need to rid ourselves of the RINOs, upon whom we can not count.

Contract with America

Where is Newt (or his successor)?  We need the updated equivalent of the 1992 Contract with America for our candidates to run on.  It can not be simply negative (repeal Obamacare) but must have positive programs that will help all Americans (citizens and legal residents.)

It should have some affirmative policies on real healthcare reform (caps on tort awards, same tax benefits for all purchasing health care coverage (whether from employer or not,)  ability to purchase insurance (as opposed to coverage) – I’ll pay for routine care but insurance against cancer, etc.,) consider whether we should allow interstate policies, etc.

Reinstate bondholders rights against Government Motors, take control away from the unions, and allow GM to file for bankruptcy.

Restore sanity to Fannie and Freddie – fire Clinton cronies and put adults in charge.

And remember (to get back on topic), ban American flag and color clothing on Syttende Mai (17th of May) to avoid disrespecting Norwegians.  (It really is an important holiday for them rather than one made up to sell beer.)

To glhadley,,I agree,in some dist’s,the Primary may NOT be the best way to do it,but in some ,,it will be. In my old dist. in the Bronx, the Dem.,,Eliott Engel,wins re-election on PRIMARY day. He wins with only a few votes,,then beats no-name unknown Repubs. in a heavily Dem.Dist.,,see what I mean? A Black man ran against Engel & almost beat him on PRIMARY day.So if the Repubs put a no-name up in Nov.,,we would have STILL got rid of a DO-NOTHING Rep.who was appointed as a replacement years ago,,NOT elected.  OK??

In the late 90’s, my Transit Pride Pipe&Drum; band played for the Norwegian church on E.79th st in NYC. Why they wanted a pipe band beats me,but we played our best,as we were small & new. The Norwegian Veterans Mens Choir was touring the U.S. & looked great in their Blazers w/Medals & Berets,,& they sounded even better. I do not remember the date,,but I’ll bet it was May 17th.

C’mon America,let’s take it back before it’s lost
VOTE,,in your Primaries,,& on Election Day.

NOT RACIST,,,NOT VIOLENT,,,just NOT SILENT !!!

mas cerveza!

It’s time to terminate that principal’s contract and not re-hire him.

Please remember March 6th 1836…….Not May 5th 1862………… Remember the Alamo!!!
Request for proper consideration and Respect;….Do NOT celebrate “Cinco-de Mayo”

I am asking both individuals and corporation / company/ Media, and Public Entities to finally do “The Right Thing” and do Not celebrate, or participate in a fake and manufactured “holiday”. Furthermore this so-called Mexican (1862), celebration shows a Great Disrespect to those 200 Americans of 26 years earlier (then Cinco-de-Mayo), that were Murdered by Mexico under General Santa Anna……. Let me explain;….
In 1836 at a Missionary compound, that we all may know as “The Alamo”, in a land called the Republic of Texas, 200 Americans stood alone protecting the rights of Texas to become a state in the young America of that time period. Mexico didn’t want that and sent over 1500 troops to destroy this compound and squash this (American) dream! Unfortunately they did overrun this compound and killed all,……even those who wished to surrender!!! Mexico then piled all the Americans’ bodies into piles and burned them beyond recognition. This Desecration violated ALL principles of warfare and rules of Honor-in-Battle. This performance of violating Human Rights angered Americans all over the existing America, that the cry of……”Remember the Alamo”, rang through-out the land and Americans joined together to repel Mexico out of Texas, and years later Texas became the 28th state of these United States.
……Now this so-called “cinco” Holiday ( in 1862), that everyone celebrates is really nothing but a war skirmish that Mexico had with the French, and Yes they did repel the French Troops on May 5th, of 1862, but a few weeks later the French returned and conquered Mexico,….so what is there to celebrate, even for Mexicans?? The fact is that even Mexico doesn’t celebrate this so-called day, as a National “holiday”, because it means little to Mexicans, so why does America embrace this meaningless day to America, and at the same time, ignore our past Heroes who died at the hand of Mexico? Why are we doing a disservice to our fellow Americans, who died protecting this country, and why are we spending more time with a “Fake’ day called “Cinco-de-Mayo”, then actually respecting those who Died at the Alamo???. Why would any American want to “Raise-a-Glass” to celebrate with those who desecrated American bodies?? ……..WHY do we now??? Is Mexico more important to our History then our own American history???………Are we ashamed of being American? Doesn’t it mean anything to us, that Human bodies, that were of Americans fighting for our Freedoms, were burnt in a dishonorable and disrespectful way? Their Families never got to say their final Farewells. Doesn’t that mean anything to Americans anymore?? Can we in Good Faith sit down and celebrate with food and drink, with those who are celebrating a day in Mexico that was just 26 years after this Human desecration of Americans by Mexicans. What have we become??

Please STOP this Dishonor to Americans and our History, and show Respect for those who died creating this country, and not those who showed Disrespect to this country…..stop This FAKE day called Cinco-de-mayo, and……………..”REMEMBER THE ALAMO”. ………..I Thank You
Tom Pastore / Vietnam Veteran