La mordida

February 2, 2025 ~ Patrick O'Grady ~ 19 Comments

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was less of a peace treaty and more of a *détente*, which is the French for “a pause while reloading.” | *Photo lifted from RMPBS*.

From the Feb. 2 edition of “Today in History,” by The Associated Press: “In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, officially ending the Mexican-American War.”

I guess nobody told the Dingaling Bros-Barnum & Beelzebozo Circus. Los siento mucho. Incoming!