Well, let me preface this with, I am a Texan. That being said, i agree that the intentions of those that died at the Alamo were not wholly respectable. But the phrase "Remember the Alamo" has come to mean perserverance thru adversity and overwhelming odds. And truly that is what they did. They may have not wanted to give up their slaves and that is unfortunate but the phrase has evolved, regardless of its original creators personal agenda. SImilar to the Confederate flag, though i still find its use fairly unnerving to be fair. Second, the phrase "Dont mess with Texas" is well known throughout Texas and similar southern states as a warning to protect the natural beauty of the state. We have commercials featuring prominant Texas celebrities that encourage and recite the anti-pollution pledge while pictured on Texan roadways. It too has come to symbolize a pride-like quality for natives to defend the natural beauty of the state. But in the scenario that was described..it sounds like someone wants to be a Texan but isnt and is ustilizing Texan branded catch phrases. Your more likely to see a cowboy hat and spurs in Montana than Texas these days.
Third, if he ordered a Shiner beer, which is the most commonly requested Texan local beer i commend him. Its the best beer i know and is so popular it is carried by many vendors outside the state including Las Vegas, Chicago, all states bordering Texas as well as most larger cities that experience influxes of Texas residents. So he would not, theoretically, be in the wrong to order a beer from this brewery anymore than a Boston native ordering Sam Adams in California or Maryland Native ordering Dogfish Head in Colorado.
That being said, i agree that the intentions of those that died at the Alamo were not wholly respectable.
But the phrase "Remember the Alamo" has come to mean perserverance thru adversity and overwhelming odds. And truly that is what they did. They may have not wanted to give up their slaves and that is unfortunate but the phrase has evolved, regardless of its original creators personal agenda. SImilar to the Confederate flag, though i still find its use fairly unnerving to be fair.
Second, the phrase "Dont mess with Texas" is well known throughout Texas and similar southern states as a warning to protect the natural beauty of the state. We have commercials featuring prominant Texas celebrities that encourage and recite the anti-pollution pledge while pictured on Texan roadways. It too has come to symbolize a pride-like quality for natives to defend the natural beauty of the state. But in the scenario that was described..it sounds like someone wants to be a Texan but isnt and is ustilizing Texan branded catch phrases. Your more likely to see a cowboy hat and spurs in Montana than Texas these days.
Third, if he ordered a Shiner beer, which is the most commonly requested Texan local beer i commend him. Its the best beer i know and is so popular it is carried by many vendors outside the state including Las Vegas, Chicago, all states bordering Texas as well as most larger cities that experience influxes of Texas residents. So he would not, theoretically, be in the wrong to order a beer from this brewery anymore than a Boston native ordering Sam Adams in California or Maryland Native ordering Dogfish Head in Colorado.