Mexico sends first ever aid convoy to U.S.

[Singular73]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9248064/

LAREDO, Texas - A Mexican army convoy crossed into the United States on Thursday to bring aid to hurricane victims, becoming the first Mexican military unit to operate on U.S. soil since 1846.

The 45-vehicle convoy was carrying water treatment plants and mobile kitchens to San Antonio, where the soldiers apparently planned to feed and provide other help for evacuees from the New Orleans area.

The first green trucks, with Mexican flags attached to the sides, crossed the international bridge at Laredo at about 8:15 a.m.

[Ravenseye]

1. I like Mexico

We need to be better friends with our neighbors. We've fought both Canada and Mexico in the past, and sure there are immigration 'issues', but how lucky are we to have our two main borders be with really such wonderfull countries.

I find it surprising that this is the first Mexican Military unit to operate here since 1846. Have there never been joint training operations or anything? Or do those not count.

Anyway. Bienvenidos!

[Bob3]

2. The popping sounds you hear are the exploding heads of

freepers, bigots and the erstwhile Minutemen who've all screamed for years about illegal immigration from Mexico.

[Singular73]

4. Exactly what I was thinking

[CottonBear]

3. Gracias mi amigos! Viva Mexico!

Mexico is a great and ancient country. We should not forget they have been around longer than us and have a huge population of native North American and part-native North American citizens. They are some of the original North Americans. The freepers should consider that fact.

edit: I bet they'll serv up some great,authentic Mexican food.