Latino activists are calling for a boycott of all American businesses and good scheduled for – wait for it – May Day.
Nothing socialist here… just move along folks…
“On May 1, people shouldn’t buy anything from the interminable list of American businesses in Mexico,” reads another. “That means no Dunkin’ Donuts, no McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks, Sears, Krispy Kreme or Wal-Mart.”
For some it’s a way to express anti-U.S. sentiment, while others see it as part of a cross-border, Mexican-power lobby.
In some cases, advocates incorrectly identified firms as American — Sears stores in Mexico, for example, have been owned by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim since 1997.
I’ve long advocated a boycott of CITGO for it’s attachment to the Venezuelan regime of Hugo Chavez. Perhaps we should have a “Made in the USA” counter-protest on May 1?
Just a thought. Splurge on USA products on May 1st! Viva la mercado libre!