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Old 04-08-2008, 07:06 AM
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The distillers of Sweden's Absolut vodka have withdrawn an advertisement run in Mexico that angered many U.S. citizens by idealizing an early 19th century map showing chunks of the United States as Mexican.
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Defending the campaign last week, Absolut maker Vin & Spirit said the ad was created "with a Mexican sensibility" and was not meant for the U.S. market.
Seriously, WTF? What were they thinking?

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Seriously, WTF? What were they thinking?

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I saw the ad. It was certainly made for Mexico.
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It's just an ad. Who cares?
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So, it doesn't bother you when corporations pander to Mexican nationalists who desire a reconquista?
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So, it doesn't bother you when corporations pander to Mexican nationalists who desire a reconquista?
Of course not.
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So, it doesn't bother you when corporations pander to Mexican nationalists who desire a reconquista?
Well, even with the ad I think this is a long shot!
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For sure. On the other hand, what was Absolut thinking? Stupidity.
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So, it doesn't bother you when corporations pander to Mexican nationalists who desire a reconquista?
Is this ad somehow going to cause all mexicans to throw a coup of the american government? IT is a vodka add!!!!!
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