The conservative blog world is abuzz about the Absolut "Reconquista" ad. While Absolut claims they meant to offend no one, the insincerity of this ad is surely evident. It was run only in Mexico, but isn't that a bit like Reverend Wright damning the USA only in his church?

Of course, Absolut is made in Sweden, but I don't think the Swedish understand the United States market. I'm sure we buy more Absolut here in a month than is sold in Mexico in a year. Of course, I could be wrong. In any case, I was an Absolut drinker (when I drink vodka), but now I'm switching my brand. There are plenty of fine distilled spirits out there that don't offend me.

Many web sites are featuring their own versions of the ad. Michelle Malkin has some, as well as some excellent response to to the ad, and another Photoshop is here.

Here's my contribution: