Mexico and the USA - we were at war once
Most United States' citizens know little about the Mexican American War. Here's your first hint about this war: In Mexico it is called "La Intervencion NorteAmericana" or The North American Intervention.
Most people think it was about retaining Texas. And it was, of course. The Mexicans never accepted the "loss" of Texas but one of the pivotal points was SLAVERY. The Mexicans refused to grow cotton, and refused to incorporate slavery into their laws. So what was our response? Our response was to swoop down and GRAB California and New Mexico. It is quite amazing how horrendous we have been throughout the Ages. Our reasoning? How do you suppose we justified grabbing this enormous land mass away from the sovereign country of Mexico? Manifest Destiny, of course.
It always amazes me when people complain about Mexicans coming into this country to work and improve our economy and our communities to very little benefit for themselves (money doesn't last folks). For God's Sake, we stole some of their best property - and how do they react? Do they come over here with bombs strapped to their bodies walking into schools and hospitals? No, they come over here and do the work nobody else in this country would do - and this is the important aspect - for MORE than a FEW MONTHS. Sure, there are Americans who would mow your grass, clean your clothes and watch your children, but not for the paltry sums we want to give them. And if you think any American would work in a poultry factory for more than nine paychecks, you're dreaming pal.
Most people think it was about retaining Texas. And it was, of course. The Mexicans never accepted the "loss" of Texas but one of the pivotal points was SLAVERY. The Mexicans refused to grow cotton, and refused to incorporate slavery into their laws. So what was our response? Our response was to swoop down and GRAB California and New Mexico. It is quite amazing how horrendous we have been throughout the Ages. Our reasoning? How do you suppose we justified grabbing this enormous land mass away from the sovereign country of Mexico? Manifest Destiny, of course.
It always amazes me when people complain about Mexicans coming into this country to work and improve our economy and our communities to very little benefit for themselves (money doesn't last folks). For God's Sake, we stole some of their best property - and how do they react? Do they come over here with bombs strapped to their bodies walking into schools and hospitals? No, they come over here and do the work nobody else in this country would do - and this is the important aspect - for MORE than a FEW MONTHS. Sure, there are Americans who would mow your grass, clean your clothes and watch your children, but not for the paltry sums we want to give them. And if you think any American would work in a poultry factory for more than nine paychecks, you're dreaming pal.
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