Arakan Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Some weeks ago I went to Mexico where we are currently working on a power plant project. Beautiful country, great people but it makes me sick to see what has happened to this great Country. And when you speak with the people you cannot help but get angry at the USA. They are the main reason why Mexico has degenerated into such a slaughterhouse. But what does the land of the free do?- build a fence- ignore all responsibility (after all they are just Mexicans, isnt it)- instead of helping Mexico just go around the world and play strongman. The irony is breathtaking. Here the US could make a difference but they simple close their eyes. Maybe Mr. McCain should go to Mexico City instead travel 5000 miles and play big man in some Eastern European country. Would be interesting to hear the opinion of our American users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shryke Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Why is the US the main reason for Mexico's problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch-MaesterPhilip Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I don't follow you. How is the responsibility of the United States to help solve Mexico's internal problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fallen Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I'm not sure how the U.S. is the major problem. Without doing research I believe that the U.S. gives Mexico aid. I will say this, our drug addiction and war on drugs has indirectly made the cartels rich, and thus tougher for the Mexican government to deal with. But I think Mexico's biggest problem is corruption. Would you mind sharing why this belief exists in Mexico? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galactus Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 What's the quote? "Poor Mexico, so far from God and so close to the United States!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelticgar Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 not to mention the US lax immigration policy has likely elevated the standard of living for many Mexican families. I'm sure there are ares where the US is not working with the best interest of Mexico in mind but at the end of the day its a sovereign country and is responsible for its own destiny. Seems kind of weird that you assert that you "cant help but get angry at the US" but offer zero explanation about why other than- we built a fence which is absolutely within our rights (our land),- we don't take responsibility for Mexico (because its Mexico, not New Mexico)- we play strongman (ok, so even if that is true what does what we do in the middle east have to do with Mexico?) Douchebagiest thread of the week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galactus Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 not to mention the US lax immigration policy has likely elevated the standard of living for many Mexican families. I'm sure there are ares where the US is not working with the best interest of Mexico in mind but at the end of the day its a sovereign country and is responsible for its own destiny. Seems kind of weird that you assert that you "cant help but get angry at the US" but offer zero explanation about why other than - we built a fence which is absolutely within our rights (our land), - we don't take responsibility for Mexico (because its Mexico, not New Mexico) - we play strongman (ok, so even if that is true what does what we do in the middle east have to do with Mexico?) Douchebagiest thread of the week! You have no idea about the US history viz, Latin America do you? Hint: There's a reason New Mexico is on the wrong side of the border. (apart from the native americans, Mexico is probably the country that has been crapped on more by america than any other) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all swedes are racist Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 'Bout right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horza Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 You have no idea about the US history viz, Latin America do you? Hint: There's a reason New Mexico is on the wrong side of the border. (apart from the native americans, Mexico is probably the country that has been crapped on more by america than any other) If the OP wanted to define and elaborate on the ways in which the US is responsible for the present situation in Mexico, he could have. Instead he relegated it to a single line nestled between the border fence and the highly relevant antics of John McCain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry of the Lawn Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Anybody seen Outside Providence? Dunphy: I don't understand how you can tell me Arizona's not on the water. Jizz: That grey area down there on the map? That's not the ocean, that's Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB. Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 What's the quote?"Poor Mexico, so far from God and so close to the United States!"Pretty sure that's Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Walker Texas Ranger Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Regardless of how much of Mexico's problems are the fault of the United States' historical behavior, recent history has shown that when we try to fix other people problems, we make things worse. While the war on drugs doesn't help, we're slowly rolling it back. In the end, Mexico has to fix their own shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch-MaesterPhilip Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Who is going to deal with the corruption in Mexico? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fallen Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Other than the Mexican-American War, has the U.S. tried to meddle or threaten Mexico?I mean, Mexico is where Trotsky, a Russian communist, felt safe enough to hang out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch-MaesterPhilip Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Other than the Mexican-American War, has the U.S. tried to meddle or threaten Mexico?I mean, Mexico is where Trotsky, a Russian communist, felt safe enough to hang out.I guess in 1916 when we sent the army into Mexico to chase Poncho Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maester Drew Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Late 19th Century and early 20th Century American Imperialism in Latin America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fallen Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I guess in 1916 when we sent the army into Mexico to chase Poncho Villa.Ha. Pancho Villa. Wasn't that actually a favor for Mexico?Late 19th Century and early 20th Century American Imperialism in Latin America.Right. I mean Mexico, specifically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch-MaesterPhilip Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Ha. Pancho Villa. Wasn't that actually a favor for Mexico?Right. I mean Mexico, specifically.I would think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fallen Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Did some quick research. Other than the war the relationship has generally been positive. They're our third largest trading partner. There's cooperation along the border.This from Wikipedia:"According to a 2010 Gallup poll, 4.4% of surveyed Mexicans, roughly 6.2 million people, say that they would move permanently to the United States if given the chance,[4] and according to the 2012 U.S. Global Leadership Report, 37% of Mexicans approve of U.S. leadership, with 27% disapproving and 36% uncertain.[5]"This link has some good info.http://www.euronews.com/2014/02/18/the-us-and-mexico-a-strong-but-difficult-relationship/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Pretty sure that's Canada. Hey!! We enjoy living next to the US!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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