Happy Cinco De Mayo!

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  1. GeneralofCarthage Well-Known Member

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    For those of you who don't know, today is Cinco De Mayo which means May 5th in Spanish. This day commemorates the day that Mexican forces defeated a French army.
    GeneralofCarthage, May 5, 2012
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    They actually have a day to celebrate a win against a French army? That doesn't sound right.
    yuri2045, May 5, 2012
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  3. GeneralofCarthage Well-Known Member

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    GeneralofCarthage, May 5, 2012
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    Aren't you German-American?
    Chives, May 5, 2012
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  5. GeneralofCarthage Well-Known Member

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    Yes.
    GeneralofCarthage, May 5, 2012
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  6. Vassilli1942 Well-Known Member

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    Well happy Cinco De Mayo. I don't celebrate it, but whatever.
    Vassilli1942, May 5, 2012
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  7. yuri2045 A Marines Biologist

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    yuri2045, May 5, 2012
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  8. BattalionOfRed Mr. Fred Battaliono

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    Good job Mexico, you beat the French.

    Have a day off, buddy.
    BattalionOfRed, May 5, 2012
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  9. darthdj31 City States Map Director

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    Yes, they defeated the annoying Imperials. Weird because everyone thinks this was the Mexican War of Independence in the 1820's, not 1860's.
    darthdj31, May 5, 2012
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    Only Mexico would have a holiday where they celebrate the only battle they won in a war.
    Lighthouse, May 5, 2012
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  11. DukeofAwesome Well-Known Member

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    Even better, it's the only battle they won in a war they lost. Lost to the French. This shouldn't be a holiday.
    DukeofAwesome, May 6, 2012
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    The turning point wasn't until 1865, when the republicans (Mexican defenders) began to get momentum against the French. Also there was American support, which blockaded to prevent French reinforcements and also sent an army near the border.
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  13. Romulus211 Proconsul

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    Yesterday was fun, it was like 4th of July without the fireworks.
    Romulus211, May 6, 2012
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  14. Bart (Moderator) NKVD Channel Maintainer

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    Hows the fourth of July fun? Fucking patriot...
    Bart, May 6, 2012
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    Well idk bout you guys but every year pretty much all the girls from the high school wear red, white, and blue bikini's and I live 3 houses away from the high school so I pretty much know them all :)
    Lighthouse, May 6, 2012
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  16. Romulus211 Proconsul

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    Before you insult me and my heritage, we barbequed, had a big feast, listened to the songs of my people, and lamented about the old country, nothing to do with patriotism.
    Romulus211, May 6, 2012
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  17. yuri2045 A Marines Biologist

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    Poor Rom, did he really had to be born Mexican?? Why he wasn't born German or English...or Russian.
    yuri2045, May 6, 2012
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  18. Romulus211 Proconsul

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    I was born Mexican/Salvadorian, I'm not solely Mexican. I'm happy with who I am and I wouldn't change a thing.
    Romulus211, May 6, 2012
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  19. yuri2045 A Marines Biologist

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    I know dude, I was just joking really. =)
    yuri2045, May 6, 2012
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  20. Romulus211 Proconsul

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    Does Brazil have a national holiday like Cinco De Mayo?
    Romulus211, May 6, 2012
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