Posted on 06/13/2006 9:25:37 PM PDT by jddqr
My family and I went to opening day of the San Diego County Fair a few days ago. Right after entering the fair gates, we were shocked and disgusted to see the MEXICAN FLAG flying proudly overhead, sharing space with the California Flag and the US flag. Here's a snapshot I took:
I literally just stopped in my tracks and couldn't believe what I was seeing. What's next, the Mexican flag flying over Fourth of July celebrations???
No surprise----at their infamous street rallies, the invaders signage, and shouts, indicated they are planning to takeover the US with the vote (illegal or not) and with violence, if necessary.
I'm not surprised and I won't be if we have a Mexican flag flying here in Washington state at the Puyallup Fair this September. They just started adding Mexican rodeos to the fair line up last year.
I've attended this fair every year of my life until the last 2 years and I cdo not recognize ANY of the buildings and I cannot recall exactly where the flag poles are located, if there's any at all.
Indeed... this is how it starts. Anger turns into numbness, which turns into apathy... *sigh*
Well, it isn't a Mexican flag. It is obviously something else.
It's located right by the Durante Gate, facing towards the infield. Near the "Swifty Swine Pig Races". The building you see in the background is the "Dickies Animal Fair" building.
OK. Now, tell me, which day did you attend and what was the price of admission?
I am checking letters to the editor because this would surely infuriate a whole lot of pwople.
Could be true, San Diego has a history of putting up with flying the Mexican flag at public events, like Padres major league baseball at Qualcomm Stadium:
See http://www.villagevoice.com/news/9915,dunleavy,4952,3.html
"To help Mexican fans overcome the low peso-to-dollar exchange rate and border-crossing delays, the team set up a program called Domingos Padres Tecate, which translates into "Cool Sundays With Tecate"; Tecate is a Mexican brand of beer and the program's sponsor. Under the program, fans that purchase tickets at the team's store in Tijuana receive bus transportation to and from the game every Sunday for the equivalent of $11. The Padres have also played several of their regular-season games in Monterrey, Mexico, including their home opener this year, and the Mexican flag flies at all home games at Qualcomm Stadium."
It's a Flag display. The American Flag is higher than all the other flags. They will be displaying the flags of several countries during the fair.
Heard this on Roger Hedgecock's show.
Opening day, the 10th. Admission was $11. Parking is $8. (Unfortunately I wasn't aware that Ralphs was running a $1 admission special...)
I had my first deep-fried Oreo cookies there, if it helps. (And I had a stomach ache for hours afterwards. But it was worth it.)
The Padres are privately owned.
The San Diego County Fairgrounds are not.
I just cannot recall ever noticing the flag poles.
Correct on all counts.
Thank you.
BUMP!
OK -- I "knew" there HAD to be an explanation. The new poster is genuine.
WELCOME TO FR, jddqr!
/sarc
Welcome to Free Republic, you seem to have passed muster :-)
I really think he's genuine.
Nice try, fellas - but you'd better think of a better way to fill the coffers to pay off child rape cases than this.
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