Mexico War 2010

[marksiwel]

What would happen if the Mexico DID have a Civil War in 2010?
I could see us sending our troops to the border. God forbid we send TROOPS INTO Mexico, because I could see Venezuela sending in "Volunteers" to fight us
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Incase anyone doesnt know what I am talking about

[MadMonkey]

I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see something major happen next year. Everything is about to come to a head soon... I've spent waaaay more time in Mexico than I care to relate (missionary parents) and we've seen the cycles they've gone through even in recent times.

[HankB]

I don't see it happening.

But if it DID happen . . . and if BHO DID send American troops . . . they'd probably be ordered to fight on the wrong side.

And of course, we'd throw open our border (what, it's not ALREADY open?) to refugees.

[psijac]

We should annex mexico. They could use the second amendment there.

[The Annoyed Man]

I don't want to annex Mexico. Nothing against the people who are by and large salt of the earth, but I don't want to inherit the poverty, the lack of education, the drug runners, etc., etc., etc.

But Mexican revolution or not, the Americans this will affect most are those who live and own ranches right along the border.

[Oldgringo]

I don't want to annex Mexico. Nothing against the people who are by and large salt of the earth, but I don't want to inherit the poverty, the lack of education, the drug runners, etc., etc., etc.

But Mexican revolution or not, the Americans this will affect most are those who live and own ranches right along the border.

If the drugs were legal who would start taking them who are not taking them now? I dunno', I'm just sayin....

[marksiwel]

I don't want to annex Mexico. Nothing against the people who are by and large salt of the earth, but I don't want to inherit the poverty, the lack of education, the drug runners, etc., etc., etc.

But Mexican revolution or not, the Americans this will affect most are those who live and own ranches right along the border.

If the drugs were legal who would start taking them who are not taking them now? I dunno', I'm just sayin....

I dont think the prison system could handle us annexing Mexico

I live in Austin, there is plenty of access to all kinds of drugs, I dont touch any of them, and know I wouldnt even if they were legal.

[roberts]

They're already having a civil war.

[Oldgringo]

The Oldgringo wrote:

If the drugs were legal who would start taking them who are not taking them now? I dunno', I'm just sayin....

I'm just sayin'...there would be no big $$profit$$ to have a war about or fight over if the drugs were legal. You know, it might be kinda' like lifting Prohibition in this country back in the '30's...take away the profit, you take away the money wars.

[marksiwel]

The Oldgringo wrote:

If the drugs were legal who would start taking them who are not taking them now? I dunno', I'm just sayin....

I'm just sayin'...there would be no big $$profit$$ to have a war about or fight over if the drugs were legal. You know, it might be kinda' like lifting Prohibition in this country back in the '30's...take away the profit, you take away the money wars.

just like theres no illegal prostitution problem in Nevada right?

[DONT TREAD ON ME]

I think that we should listen to Ron White and flip Mexico!

[03Lightningrocks]

The Oldgringo wrote:

If the drugs were legal who would start taking them who are not taking them now? I dunno', I'm just sayin....

I'm just sayin'...there would be no big $$profit$$ to have a war about or fight over if the drugs were legal. You know, it might be kinda' like lifting Prohibition in this country back in the '30's...take away the profit, you take away the money wars.

just like theres no illegal prostitution problem in Nevada right?

One could also claim the same argument for illegal use of alcohol, illegal use of a motor vehicle, illegal fishing...illegal firearms purchases...on and on...but it will never be a valid argument in the support of outdated prohibition laws designed to "protect us from ourselves".

The level of criminal violence involving drugs would go down dramatically upon legalization, just as repeal of the Volstead act all but eliminated crime caused by prohibition. Legalized prostitution does not inspire one who would not patronize a prostitute to suddenly want to go to one and legalized alcohol does not make a drunk out of a person choosing not to drink. Based on this, I believe legalization of drugs is never going to inspire folks who choose not to participate to suddenly become dope heads.

[joe817]

This is a good thread. Thank you all for sharing your thoughts. My thoughts are:

Mexico is NOT an underdeveloped, 3rd world nation. Mexico is a developing nation...not dependent on one industry, but many such as: oil production, tourism, manufacturing. IMO manufacturing is (or will be) their saving grace. As I see it, Mexico is in the same league as say Brazil or Argentina.

Also Mexico, despite its problems, is a democracy. Duly elected officials. Granted there is continuing corruption, but the government in Mexico City continues to battle this. With a vengeance. The citizens of Mexico recognize that it is a democracy and are very proud of that fact and support it.

The problems that Mexico face(other than the sagging economy which plagues ALL nations today) can very simply be summed up in one word: dope. The manufacture, distribution, and cultivation of it. The authorities IMHO, are making gallant efforts to combat this scourge of humanity. But the success of the dope trade is not because of their in country consumption. It is exported, and to where? The U.S. The insatiable appetite of Americans for foreign dope, if fueling that side of their economy. Find a way to eliminate that appetite, and a LOT of Mexico's problems of talk about civil war will go away.

I leave it up to far more intelligent people than I, to solve that problem.

[texas1234]

Roberts you are correct. They are already in a civil war.

[texas1234]

I believe this based on countless hours of research on numerous subjects. I think the world is a gigantic pressure cooker. So I would not be suprised at anything at this point. Who knows the future for certain, but based on the current trends it aint looking good for anybody.