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Post by swamp on Mar 18, 2011 14:41:12 GMT -5
It's not a tasty problem, it's texture. << eyes rolling >> this one was made from Carp. Carp = overgrown goldfish/bottom feeding garbage fish |
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Post by vonnie6200 on Mar 18, 2011 14:42:33 GMT -5
Was Ellis Island "legal immigration" or just kind of controlled access? The immigrants just kind of showed up. The didnt' have to apply for a visa first and go through a lengthy approval process. How did they actually verify the people were who they said they were? Well at the moment I am not sure - but there was some screening etc. - people didn't just sneak across the border and disappear into the country - and I do believe that a few people were sent back |
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Post by Angel! on Mar 18, 2011 14:43:46 GMT -5
Yet, some of the general population was still as terrified of them as some people are today of mexicans. People were scared because they were a different religion & upset that they didn't assimilate, but kept to themselves. They formed political parties to try to keep them out & keep them from destroying america. I see more similarities than differences in the way we are treating mexicans today. I don't think having better communication with folks back home really changes things.
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Post by BeenThere...DoneThat... on Mar 18, 2011 14:47:27 GMT -5
...hey Angel, turf wars are as old as time... technology notwithstanding... so yeah, you'll always find these similarities...  |
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Post by Angel! on Mar 18, 2011 14:50:42 GMT -5
Do a lot of non-hispanic people go to these celebrations? Is NY just ahead of the rest of us?
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Post by BeenThere...DoneThat... on Mar 18, 2011 15:01:39 GMT -5
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Post by ed1066 on Mar 18, 2011 15:06:29 GMT -5
Once again, I ask, where do you live? Because in California where I live, CDM is definitely not limited to those with "Mexican roots". It's a festival holiday celebreated in many restaurants, bars, community centers and street fairs which I am fairly certain are not all owned by Mexicans...
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Post by Loopdilou on Mar 18, 2011 15:14:03 GMT -5
Cinco de Mayo is a beautiful holiday in California  I've always been partial to Mexican folk dancing. The dresses are stunning!!! |
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Post by Angel! on Mar 18, 2011 15:18:13 GMT -5
Once again, I ask, where do you live? Because in California where I live, CDM is definitely not limited to those with "Mexican roots". It's a festival holiday celebreated in many restaurants, bars, community centers and street fairs which I am fairly certain are not all owned by Mexicans... Colorado. My city is about 15% hispanic. Yes, they have a variety of celebrations & big events in city park as well as parades. From what I have noticed, attendence seems to be limited to hispanics. I have not noticed cinco de mayo being treated like halloween or st patricks day in that everyone acknowlegdes the holiday. Although, maybe I am mistaken, I will have to pay better attention this year. |
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Post by ed1066 on Mar 18, 2011 15:19:57 GMT -5
Perhaps you should attend it then, and lend some of that sweet, sweet "diversity" to the celebration...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2011 15:22:49 GMT -5
I work in a community with a large percentage of Mexican immigrants. They have a great Cinco De Mayo celebration and the whole community celebrates. They also have the best Thanksgivings ever! Turkey, stuffing, all the traditional stuff+ tamales, enchiladas all the traditional Mexican foods.
I was also surprised when I started working there at the nasty names the legal immigrants used toward the illegals. It was not due to ethnicity but legality and it was surprising.
I think it is somewhat similar to me saying " my mom is really a bitch" and someone else saying "your mom is really a bitch". I can say it, but it hurts more when an outsider says it.
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Post by Angel! on Mar 18, 2011 15:31:32 GMT -5
Perhaps you should attend it then, and lend some of that sweet, sweet "diversity" to the celebration... Not a bad idea. It would be a great experience for the kids. |
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Post by Savoir Faire-Demogague in NJ on Mar 18, 2011 15:36:27 GMT -5
Carp = overgrown goldfish/bottom feeding garbage fish
So is lobster.
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Post by marjar on Mar 18, 2011 15:39:07 GMT -5
Disagree on the caviar. Beluga is excellent.
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Post by BeenThere...DoneThat... on Mar 19, 2011 0:40:41 GMT -5
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I've always been partial to Mexican folk dancing. The dresses are stunning!!!
