Tuesday, December 21, 2010 This week we are looking at Mexican
Bandits, and in particular, the 1910 Mexican Revolution. The
three key men in this revolution were Francisco Madero (pictured
above), Emileano Zapata, and Pancho Villa. Zapata was the
commanding general in the south, Pancho Villa the commanding
general in the north, and Madero was more of a political leader.
The revolution achieved early success, and Diaz was deposed, and
Madero was made president. The picture above shows Madero early
on in the revolution. I think his attire is fitting for a
Mexican Revolutionary leader. I note, however he is not wearing
a sombrero. Of potentially more concern is his total lack of
visible firepower on his person. Perhaps these are early
indicators of a problem. Make note of Madero's appearance in the
photo below, after he became president: He is sporting a three
piece business suit, with a watch chain. Certainly if I were
Zapata and Villa, I would feel betrayed by this attire. Well,
the whole purpose of the revolu