Blogger Ken Burns Hates Mexicans made an interesting prediction about the Alberto Gonzales resignation coverage that only took a few days to come to fruition:

As predicted in an earlier post, the gringo journalists have begun the Alberto Gonzales/piñata references […]In a conversation with the Ragin’ Cajun himself, strategist James Carville, [Matt] Lauer opined that Dems would be sad to see their “piñata” gone, no longer available to knock around anymore. Gringo blogs insisted the remark was racist. As for me, I don’t know, more lazy choice of metaphor I would argue.

Best part of the report, though, is the definition of a piñata provided for the culturally challenged: “A piñata is a brightly-coloured paper container filled with sweets and/or toys. It is generally suspended on a rope from a tree branch or ceiling and is commonly used during Mexican celebrations..”

As opposed to when the Mexicans themselves are swinging from a tree. That’s called a Texas Rangers party.

Ruben Navarette Jr., Piñata.. [Ken Burns Hates Mexicans]
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