Boycott Gringo Day
Forbes.com:
Hundreds of union members rallied Monday to support Mexican migrants working in the United States and call for a boycott of U.S. goods in what was dubbed "A Day Without Gringos."
The boycott call by unions came as Mexico celebrated May Day, a holiday dedicated to workers and when business is a fraction of the normal.
Immigration rallies also are planned across the United States, where immigrants are being urged to boycott work, school and shopping as part of the "Day Without Immigrants."
At least a half-dozen state governors in Mexico endorsed the boycott of McDonald's, Wal-Mart and hundreds of other U.S. companies here. Measuring the impact of the actions was likely to prove difficult.
Marina Serna, deputy manager for Burger King in downtown Mexico City, said she believed it had an effect. The restaurant had only one client during the first 90 minutes it was open, even though it is owned by Mexicans.
"I'd say that this is bad because even if we work in a company with an international brand, the owners are not from the United States, they are Mexicans," Serna said.
Mexico's restive union movement - which traditionally holds rallies on May 1 - dedicated this year's march to the legalization of undocumented workers in the United States.
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Maybe we should Boycott all things Mexican on Cinco De Mayo, The Fifth of May!!
Hundreds of union members rallied Monday to support Mexican migrants working in the United States and call for a boycott of U.S. goods in what was dubbed "A Day Without Gringos."
The boycott call by unions came as Mexico celebrated May Day, a holiday dedicated to workers and when business is a fraction of the normal.
Immigration rallies also are planned across the United States, where immigrants are being urged to boycott work, school and shopping as part of the "Day Without Immigrants."
At least a half-dozen state governors in Mexico endorsed the boycott of McDonald's, Wal-Mart and hundreds of other U.S. companies here. Measuring the impact of the actions was likely to prove difficult.
Marina Serna, deputy manager for Burger King in downtown Mexico City, said she believed it had an effect. The restaurant had only one client during the first 90 minutes it was open, even though it is owned by Mexicans.
"I'd say that this is bad because even if we work in a company with an international brand, the owners are not from the United States, they are Mexicans," Serna said.
Mexico's restive union movement - which traditionally holds rallies on May 1 - dedicated this year's march to the legalization of undocumented workers in the United States.
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Maybe we should Boycott all things Mexican on Cinco De Mayo, The Fifth of May!!
posted by Marie's Two Cents | 9:14 AM
10 Comments:
you are one crazy chic
Ya Reckon?
You are a hillbilly i cant believe they allow you people to vote
Anon,
Let's clear this up, I came from California 15 years ago! And I am a happy camper knowing I left that godforsaken state.
And contrary to what Dr. Dean would have you believe if I were a "Hillbilly" I would be deciding the next election!
Why should I not be allowed to vote? This is America still isnt it?
Marie, really noce to see that you are not only republican but Racist as well. Though I guess that is pretty common for conservatives. BTW they will be announcing Rove's indictment any day now.
Let the good times roll, along with the heads of this administration.
IMPEACH NOW or later it just keeps gettin more ridiculous
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I continue to be fascinated by the utter inability of the Left to frame coherent arguments- and their fascinating belief that inane ad hominems are an adequate substitute.
Guys, when a person makes a point, and you respond by calling her off the wall names with neither logic nor particular relevance to the subject matter, you lose. She wins.
Bob, 'you lose, she wins'?? Your starting to sound a little like Moussaoui. Actually with this Administration we all lose (except Exxon and Haliburton of course). I like how Bush after 5 years of neglecting to protect the borders all of a sudden (could it be due to the upcoming elections) makes a pathetic attempt to 'secure' our borders. Too little, Too late George!
Bob,
They have nothing left but to call me names. I am used to it.
And I really dont give a rats ass.
They have no plan, no presence of mind anymore, and are just outright Bush bashing, stuck on stupid Liberals that waste thier time instead of thinking of ways to fix things that are wrong in this Country, thier soul purpose for trying to win back the House and Senate '06 is to Impeach the President who is only trying to keep them safe. They listen to nothing, are convinced the President is the Anti-Christ, and will continue this craziness all the way to whatever they consider to be the end.
They continue to dig thier own graves. Let em!!
And Dr. Dean leading the way...Yeeeee Hawwww!!!!
Purple,
You say too little too late?
I might remind you the Republicans have been bitching about this whole issue since 9-11.
FINALLY! Something is being done.
If you actually show this President how you feel and what you think, you will get what you want.
Granted it does take drastic measures sometimes to get it done, but he does listen.
Look at Bono, he met with the President and got what he wanted.
Bush is not as hard headed as you think he is, if you would just give him a chance.
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