Cinco de DRINKO
Posted on 05/05/2017 11:09:12 AM PDT by Sean_Anthony
President Andrew Johnson invoked the Monroe Doctrine in February 1866, and demanded that the French leave Mexico
There is actually more to the holiday of Cinco de Mayo than great tacos or lively music; there are lessons to be learned hidden within the history of this holiday, which provide deeper understanding of a very perilous time in the Americas. Today Cinco de Mayo has taken on a more political significance in light of Donald Trump’s campaign promises, and his challenge as the President of the United States to build a wall between the U.S. and Mexico. It was one major campaign theme that helped Trump to capture the attention of the American people, as well as the votes that got him elected. Yet, once upon a time, long, long ago, the U.S. stood by Mexico to defend the nation against a genuine enemy.
What if Mexico had lost to the French on May 5th. What if France had conquered Mexico?
Would we be having all this trouble and expense with them today?
ID much rather be neighbors with the French.
Think of it; a rich country with intelligent people instead of the hostile dumb invaders we have today.
Cinco de DRINKO
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