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Vodka Maker Apologizes for Ad Depicting Southwest as Part of Mexico
The Absolut vodka company apologized Saturday for an ad campaign depicting the southwestern U.S. as part of Mexico amid angry calls for a boycott by U.S. consumers.
The campaign, which promotes ideal scenarios under the slogan “In an Absolut World,” showed a 1830s-era map when Mexico included California, Texas and other southwestern states. Mexico still resents losing that territory in the 1848 Mexican-American War and the fight for Texas independence.
But the ads, which ran only in Mexico and have since ended, came as the United States builds up its border security amid an emotional debate over illegal immigration from their southern neighbor.
Apology not accepted! And besides, it wasn’t much of an apology, in my opinion.
Here’s a thought! How about if Absolut sponsor building that fence to ensure what’s our is ours? I mean since the gubmint is having such a hard time getting around to doing THEIR job, instead, wasting time with this investigation, that investigation….who’s got caught with their ‘pants down’ this time.
Yep, I’d say Absolut could have it built in no time at all. Then they can take their vodka and…… (insert your personal choice here).
Make sure you get the borders just right! I’m sure if you have any problems, there will be PLENTY of people to help you get the lines in the right place!
