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When did the word "Mexico" become derogatory in California? (lemmy.today)
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Mexico is a country south of the United States, and many US immigrants are Mexicans, yet saying the word "Mexico" and calling something "Mexico" has become derogatory in California, so when and how did that happen?

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[–] 2 points 2 months ago (8 children)

Do you think that "many US immigrants are Mexicans" means it's okay to just call any Central/South American thing you see Mexican?

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  • [+] [S] -13 points 2 months ago (7 children)

    when and how did "Mexico" become a derogatory word in California?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (6 children)

    No, you answer my question first.

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  • [+] [S] -7 points 2 months ago (6 children)
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  • [–] 7 points 2 months ago (5 children)

    the technological and scientific development level in all Spanish-speaking countries is about the same.

    [citation needed]

    Mexico would have developed better by speaking American English.

    [citation needed]

    This is just racist propaganda with no basis in fact. Blocked and reported.

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  • [+] [S] -9 points 2 months ago (4 children)

    if the United States speaks Spanish instead of American English, it would certainly not have developed into the country it is today.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    And hooooo boy is that going great!

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