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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The distillers of Sweden's Absolut vodka have withdrawn an advertisement run in Mexico that angered many U.S. citizens by idealizing an early 19th century map showing chunks of the United States as Mexican.

The billboard ad has the slogan slapped over a pre-1848 map showing California, Arizona and other U.S. states as Mexican territory. Those states were carved out of what had been Mexican lands until that year.

Although it was not shown in the United States, U.S. media outlets picked up on the ad, and after a barrage of complaints, Absolut's maker said on Sunday the ad campaign would cease.

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.

"In no way was this meant to offend or disparage, nor does it advocate an altering of borders, nor does it lend support to any anti-American sentiment, nor does it reflect immigration issues," a spokeswoman wrote on Absolut's Web site.

"Instead, it hearkens to a time which the population of Mexico may feel was more ideal," she wrote.

Absolut's blog cite has received more than a thousand comments since the ad campaign was launched a few weeks ago, with many calling for boycotts of the Swedish company.
"I have poured the remainder of my Absolut bottles down the sink," one blogger wrote.

A war between Mexico and the United States from 1846 to 1848 started with Mexico's refusal to recognize the U.S. annexation of Texas and ended with the occupation of Mexico City by U.S. troops.

At the end, Mexico ceded nearly half of its territory to the United States, forming the states of California, Nevada, Utah and parts of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Wyoming.

Mexicans remain sensitive about the loss and the location of the border. At the same time, the United States is fortifying barriers to keep out undocumented Mexican migrants.

Some Mexicans use the term "Reconquista" (reconquest) to refer to the growing presence in California of Mexican migrants and their descendants.
France's Pernod Ricard is taking over Absolut vodka, one of the world's top-selling spirit brands, after buying Vin & Spirit from the Swedish government at the end of March.

I just heard about this and it pissed off a lot of americans. Its not even a big deal its just a commercial :p

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I just heard about this and it pissed off a lot of americans. Its not even a big deal its just a commercial :p

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Personally, it aint a biggie for me also. But it sure is creating a big controversy.

I'll just keep my enjoying my bloody mary drink, and peace to all human kind. ;D

funny part is that this raises more attention to illegal immigrants. So basically that commercial just screwed a lot of illegal immigrants cause now more and more americans will be piss or pissed more about them infesting poverty neighborhoods.

good thing im up in the DUBBED! The Wash, named after the great american general George Washington. We know he won't let aliens illegally live in his block ;D He'd set traps and sit back watch them try and cross the border laughing his ars off ;D

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Originally Posted by Julius Rain

funny part is that this raises more attention to illegal immigrants. So basically that commercial just screwed a lot of illegal immigrants cause now more and more americans will be piss or pissed more about them infesting poverty neighborhoods.

good thing im up in the DUBBED! The Wash, named after the great american general George Washington. We know he won't let aliens illegally live in his block ;D He'd set traps and sit back watch them try and cross the border laughing his ars off ;D

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I've been in Canada a couple of times via washington to vancouver. And they're not that strict compare to san diego - tijuana.

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funny part is that this raises more attention to illegal immigrants. So basically that commercial just screwed a lot of illegal immigrants cause now more and more americans will be piss or pissed more about them infesting poverty neighborhoods.

good thing im up in the DUBBED! The Wash, named after the great american general George Washington. We know he won't let aliens illegally live in his block ;D He'd set traps and sit back watch them try and cross the border laughing his ars off ;D

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I've been in Canada a couple of times via washington to vancouver. And they're not that strict compare to san diego - tijuana.

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North border of america is pretty laid back, the south border ehh thats another story :-\;D

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Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

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Originally Posted by Julius Rain

funny part is that this raises more attention to illegal immigrants. So basically that commercial just screwed a lot of illegal immigrants cause now more and more americans will be piss or pissed more about them infesting poverty neighborhoods.

good thing im up in the DUBBED! The Wash, named after the great american general George Washington. We know he won't let aliens illegally live in his block ;D He'd set traps and sit back watch them try and cross the border laughing his ars off ;D

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I've been in Canada a couple of times via washington to vancouver. And they're not that strict compare to san diego - tijuana.

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North border of america is pretty laid back, the south border ehh thats another story :-\;D

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Tj smells like Manila ghetto bro. Amoy imburnal. ;D

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Originally Posted by Julius Rain

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Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

I've been in Canada a couple of times via washington to vancouver. And they're not that strict compare to san diego - tijuana.

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North border of america is pretty laid back, the south border ehh thats another story :-\;D

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Tj smells like Manila ghetto bro. Amoy imburnal. ;D

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:lolololol:

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Originally Posted by Julius Rain

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Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

I've been in Canada a couple of times via washington to vancouver. And they're not that strict compare to san diego - tijuana.

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North border of america is pretty laid back, the south border ehh thats another story :-\;D

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Tj smells like Manila ghetto bro. Amoy imburnal. ;D

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