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I realize that this will not be universally supported but I believe that we should invade and take over the government of Mexico

That sounded like a good idea to Europeans 150 years ago.

It didn't end up so good.

Nothing unites a country like an invasion from outside.

And if you value American sovereignty shouldn't you respect other people's?

[SkyPilot]

Grant, Lee, Sherman, Jackson, Scott, and a whole bunch of other tough American fighting men brought Mexico to her knees, by using military might.

But those days are long gone. I believe we are finished as a sovereign nation.

[Chainmail]

Since Mexico hasn’t honored our sovereignty, turnabout’s fair play.

France and Maximillian failed because they were conducting a war across thousands of miles. We have nice solid interior lines to conduct a sustained campaign.

Besides, have you seen the Mexican army? We could annihilate them with our National Guard.