The Other Blog

Today for those who have figured it out is Cinco de Mayo, that is the fifth of May for all you gringos of varying neck colors. This is the biggest thing happening on the pop culture beat which is exactly why I am not going to talk about Mexican music, movies, food or anything else all those others are catering to.

As Americans we love to celebrate any holiday that gives us an excuse to drink and pretend we are all inclusive. This just proves we have it within us to be inclusive but usually are just too big an asshole to do it. The majority of Americans including blacks and a lot of other minorities treat Mexicans in this country as the lowliest of the low. We don’t even give them the courtesy of second class citizens, we treat them like second class people, and often times not even giving them the courtesy of treating them like people. I am ashamed of Americans and America when I see this happen. (more…)