[hanamizu]

“...Generalisimo Santa Ana”

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Santa Ana was presidente of Mexico four times. During three of his four times in office Mexico shrank. First with Texas Independence, Second with the Mexican Cession and third with the Gadsen Purchase. The Mexicans finally got rid of him after yet another try at being president. He had lost a leg in battle and had it buried with military honors. During one revolt the Mexicans dug it up and fed it to the dogs.

I sometimes watch Mexican TV to help with my Spanish. There is an educational channel Canal Once that did a show on the 11 Worst Mexicans in history. Something like 8 of the 11 were leaders (viceroy, emperor, presidente, etc.) of the nation. Perhaps if Mexicans chose more wisely, they’d be living in a bigger nation. Or perhaps they enjoy an immunity of a certain demographic group—nothing is ever their fault.

[Yardstick]

He had lost a leg in battle and had it buried with military honors. During one revolt the Mexicans dug it up and fed it to the dogs.
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Now that is some colorful history right there.