Mexico ≠ Mexicans

Our glorious leader correctly (for once) said:

Long before America was even an idea, this land of plenty was home to many peoples. The British and French, the Dutch and Spanish, to Mexicans, to countless Indian tribes. We all shared the same land,

In response, Real Clear Politics said:

Mexico declared its independence on September 16, 1810. It was recognized on September 27, 1821.

Repeat after me:
State and society are not the same thing!
State and society are not the same thing!
State and society are not the same thing!
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Aren't we wingnuts supposed to know stuff like that?