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Mexican Stand-off

Posted by Bruce Kahl on February 07, 2000

In Reply to: Mexican Stand-off posted by Trevor Boulanger on February 07, 2000

: Could somebody tell me what this implies? I've heard it used with other nationalities too. I'd need to know if it is a derogotorty and why.

This phrase implies an impasse or deadlock, a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions.

Is it derogatory? I guess that is a personal opinion.
Indian Giver
Chinese Fire Drill
Polish Jokes
etc. etc

Why would it be derogatory?
Lacking understanding for those not like us/me/you
leads to stereotyping and intolerance. But then again, I tend to be ultra-liberal.

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