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Old Oct 5th 2007, 3:07 am
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I live in a small town, full of multiculturism, and I get talking to a neighbour, who's Mexican, and we agree on a lot of things, football, wages, lifestyle, food, etc, lol.

Talk to some Texans, and its swear words, racist crap every 3 seconds...I give up on the rednecks, with their poor vocabulary and lack of education.

I feel the Southern US states won't get better until they realize prejudice gets nowhere.

hasta mañana !
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I live in a small town, full of multiculturism, and I get talking to a neighbour, who's Mexican, and we agree on a lot of things, football, wages, lifestyle, food, etc, lol.

Talk to some Texans, and its swear words, racist crap every 3 seconds...I give up on the rednecks, with their poor vocabulary and lack of education.

I feel the Southern US states won't get better until they realize prejudice gets nowhere.

hasta mañana !

There is racism of some sort in all parts of the US. There are also many pockests of tolerance in the South. The South is a large region and until you have traveled it or lived throughout it, do not make such broad generalizations of 80 to 100 million people.
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Because they don't like the Piñata beating antics
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chief, you should start a positive thread for once!
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January, eh?
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January, eh?

Why wait that long.....we could have a whip round and pay for his fare now. I'll even drive him to the airport.
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Why wait that long.....we could have a whip round and pay for his fare now. I'll even drive him to the airport.
Just drive him down to Mexico, and drop him off. He's not prejudiced, and he'll be amongst friends.
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Just drive him down to Mexico, and drop him off. He's not prejudiced, and he'll be amongst friends.

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here
I live in a small town, full of multiculturism, and I get talking to a neighbour, who's Mexican, and we agree on a lot of things, football, wages, lifestyle, food, etc, lol.

Talk to some Texans, and its swear words, racist crap every 3 seconds...I give up on the rednecks, with their poor vocabulary and lack of education.

I feel the Southern US states won't get better until they realize prejudice gets nowhere.

hasta mañana !
how can i hate mexicans when i enjoy their food so much

mind you i'm not a texan and there by the grace of god go i
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Such a sweeping statement...

A bit like, 'all brits are hooligans'...

I haven't, as yet, heard anyone saying anything remotely bad about mexicans.
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how can i hate mexicans when i enjoy their food so much

mind you i'm not a texan and there by the grace of god go i
I couldn't agree more!!!!

About mexican food and Texas.... mmm.... may have to start cooking some enchiladas.

My guy who does the landscaping and stuff is from Mexico - I'm gonna have to get some authentic recipes out of him - maybe after a few more Coronas....
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Originally Posted by ScillyBrit
Such a sweeping statement...

A bit like, 'all brits are hooligans'...

I haven't, as yet, heard anyone saying anything remotely bad about mexicans.
My neighbour has a 'thing' about Mexicans taking over. I just hide from him.
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I couldn't agree more!!!!

About mexican food and Texas.... mmm.... may have to start cooking some enchiladas.

My guy who does the landscaping and stuff is from Mexico - I'm gonna have to get some authentic recipes out of him - maybe after a few more Coronas....
Yes I would like to get something out of my Mexican landscaper.
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Such a sweeping statement...

A bit like, 'all brits are hooligans'...

I haven't, as yet, heard anyone saying anything remotely bad about mexicans.
You know, I have to admit - while of course there are various people with various prejudices (or not) everywhere, having spent some time in Texas and time living in Arizona, I would agree it is a widespread thing to look down on the Mexicans.

Uneducated illegal immigrants play a part I suppose, but it is part of the culture also I believe.
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Yes I would like to get something out of my Mexican landscaper.
Why? is he as good looking as mine is?

Actually, my guy does more than landscaping - tree work, and some home repairs and such too.

And is my corona drinking buddy lol.
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