Posted on 02/11/2017 12:58:09 PM PST by ScaniaBoy
Much has been written, including in this blog, of the threat to America posed by radical Islamic terrorism. Not so much has been written about another threat, perhaps an even greater one. I refer to the threat posed by Mexico. The threat to the United States is multi-faceted and persistent, and forms a long established core component of Mexico's foreign policy.
Before I get into the subject let me engage in the usual disclaimer required in our snowflake culture. I have been in Mexico many times both on vacation and for work as a US diplomat. I know Mexico well, am fascinated by its history, and consider Mexico City one of the great cities in the world. If you want outstanding restaurants and, above all, world class museums and other cultural institutions, go to Mexico City.
That said, I also have long considered Mexico a major threat to America. I have dealt with Mexican diplomats at the UN, the OAS, and in Central and South America. They are first rate. They are patriotic, well-trained, dedicated, and hard working. They, almost to a man and a woman, are also possessed with a deep, deep animus towards the United States. At the UN and the OAS, for example, Mexico, in my experience, played the role of opponent to whatever we sought to do. They not only consistently voted against us, they collaborated with our opponents on resolutions and projects antithetical to our interests, and, for example, refused to oppose Cuban and Venezuelan human rights violations. They rarely passed on an opportunity to stick it in our eye.
Mexico had a major role in fostering guerrilla groups in Central America during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, backing off only when it became a hindrance to the NAFTA deal with the United States, and when some of the groups began operating in Mexico. Mexico is feared and resented throughout Central America as a bully and for its mistreatment of Central American migrants. The horror stories these migrants tell of their passage through Mexico are hair-raising and heartbreaking.
I wrote a during the recent hysteria over Russian hacking and interference in our 2016 elections that,
Is there foreign interference in our elections? You bet.
The biggest offender? Not Russia, but Mexico. Mexican officials publicly called on Mexicans in the US to oppose Trump; Mexico's over fifty--yes, fifty--consulates in the US (here) are hot beds of political activity and activism. Millions of illegal and legal aliens largely from Mexico and Central America vote, yes vote. We need to have an in-depth investigation into Mexico's interference in our elections, an interference that goes well beyond revealing embarrassing DNC texts.
There. That's an investigation the GOP should endorse, and the new SecState should take up the issue of Mexican interference in our elections.
That interference in our politics has not ceased since the elections. It, in fact, has increased. Some years ago, I mentioned to a senior colleague in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs at State, my concern over the openly political activity engaged in by Mexico's consulates and diplomatic personnel in the U.S. She acknowledged it was a problem but not one anybody wanted to take up. Well, it is now at a stage when it must be taken up. If the Trump administration is serious about protecting our borders and sovereignty the time has come for tough action on Mexico.
We see this story in the Wall Street Journal (and here) in which Mexican officials, including their diplomats in the US, are seeking to "jam" US courts with contested deportations. The Mexican government has set aside millions of dollars to help illegal Mexican migrants in the US fight efforts to deport them. In addition, Mexico, apparently, is contemplating the grotesque tactic of demanding that we PROVE that deportees are Mexican citizens before Mexico will accept them back. In other words, we have to provide the documentation that Mexico refused to provide its own citizens. Mexican officials are holding meetings in Arizona with US politicians warning them about the harm to US-Mexico relations if illegal aliens are deported or prevented from coming to the US. Mexican officials are openly encouraging activists to block deportations. I find this nothing short of outrageous, but, nevertheless, a clear manifestation of the hostility that has long existed in Mexican officialdom for the USA.
We must not only defend our border but, in my view, it is well past the time for the US to begin shutting down most of these Mexican consulates. There is no justification for Mexico to have over fifty consulates in the US. Had I the power, I would give Mexico one week to close 25-30 consulates. In addition, I would work out a plan to close additional consulates depending on how Mexico behaves. If Mexico, in fact, refuses to take back deportees, then we would need to take additional action such as shutting down our visa issuance in Mexico, kicking out their ambassador from Washington, closing down the border crossing for periods of time, and even halting remittances to Mexico--just to let Mexico feel the pain. As part, of course, of any comprehensive reform of our immigration laws, no federal money should go to supporting illegal aliens in the US.
The Southwest USA does not "belong" to Mexico. Mexico, please note, held California for about 25 years; they had Texas for even less time. Spain held the area for a couple of hundred years, and we've had it for some 170 years. So enough with that argument.
The USA has the right to defend its sovereignty and borders. Mexicans have no right of access to the US any more than anybody else does.
And for those who did not read the whole text:
Is there foreign interference in our elections? You bet.
The biggest offender? Not Russia, but Mexico. Mexican officials publicly called on Mexicans in the US to oppose Trump; Mexico's over fifty--yes, fifty--consulates in the US (here) are hot beds of political activity and activism. Millions of illegal and legal aliens largely from Mexico and Central America vote, yes vote. We need to have an in-depth investigation into Mexico's interference in our elections, an interference that goes well beyond revealing embarrassing DNC texts.
There. That's an investigation the GOP should endorse, and the new SecState should take up the issue of Mexican interference in our elections.
Whatever it takes.
We also have to act against the US fifth column (liberal judges, lawyers, officials, academics) who will do all they can to aid the enemies of America.
That may not be an 'act of war' per se, but it's damned close.
The beaners really need to think long/hard about escalating this . . .
This really does need to be Bumped to the Top, and given some close consideration by the new President and his team. This article is zero ON TARGET, and living myself in Mexico, what is being said, is what is happening. Miss America falls on the floor in the contest of Miss Universe, and all the Mexicans laugh and scorn, when soccer teams play, it is always a toxic atmosphere. They definitely have carried a large chip on their shoulder, and been taught all through their school years that the USA robbed half of their territory. It would be nice to be civil, and work toether to solve problems along a 2,000 mile border.
Canada has 12 consulates and 3 trade offices.
That’s the BIG problem - the Mexicans think that the SW United States belongs to them.
There does need to be a full investigation, consulates closed down, Operation Wetback from the 1950’s ramped back up again, cut off govt funds for illegals, build the wall, etc, etc.
Time to get tough with the Mexicans before there is another full-scale war with Mexico.
Mexico is so not our friend. Only a fool would think otherwise. Send them all packing, all Mexicans. End NAFTA.
I read this blog every few weeks to keep up; he is piffy and concise, and well informed.
How many Canadians in the US vs how many Mexicans?
The Mexican coverage ratio may actually
be low.
FIFTY CONSULATES..?!
That’s LUDICROUS..! Those are not consulates.
They should have an Embassy and maybe 2, 3 Consulates.
SHUT DOWN these numerous un-licensed legal aid centers.
There’s a private sector for that.
I just Googled it:
- The USA has TEN Consulates + Embassy in all of Mexico
- 50 Mexican Consulates in the USA is the #1 highest of ANY country in the world in any OTHER country in the world. There are 195 countries in the world.
THOSE ARE GUERILLA OPERATION CENTERS.
They need no more facilities here than we have there.
CLOSE THEM DOWN.
Mexico started the Mexican American war. We won it AND paid them 50 million in gold for land we won. We then PURCHASED the south portion of Arizona per the Gadsden Purchase.
This looney idea that Mexico should get the Western portion of the US back is propagandize in the schools, on Mexican talk shows and novellas.
AND, we took all the clean water and all the good roads.
My grand-uncle was promoted to Captain in the NYNG, 2nd Field Artillery and mustered into Federal service for the Mexican Punitive Expedition on June 30, 1916 - a bit more than 100 years ago.
Our options are not limited to taxing remittances.
We also need to stop giving any federal funding to radical groups like La Raza. There are many but don’t know all the names off the top of my head. Those radical groups organize and support the idea that the SW part of the U.S. belongs to Mexico and fully support open borders and illegal immigration. They lobby Congress to get laws changed in order to support their interests. Those groups organize the protests, provide legal assistance to illegals, feed propaganda to our elected officials and the media. Most get some sort of federal grants in support of diversity or some such nonsense.
We the taxpayers are paying for so much of the destruction of our own country and it needs to all end.
They are in a position such that we are sending NG to keep their lights on, as their fields are in steep decline. Pemex competence is only a step above Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.
Native Texan, I've been to Mexico many times as well. Cancun on vacation and many of the border towns...Lemmie tell’ya, it's a damn dangerous place.
Third world in every way. Water unsafe, open sewage, TB, lice, crime, drugs, prostitution, food not safe unless tailored specifically for Americans.
We attempt to change governments all across the globe, thousands of miles away, but neglect a country in our own backyard that impacts our nation MUCH more than a place like Iraq. I don't get it.
OUTSTANDING essay! Agree 100% and I love his prescribed actions. Thanks for posting this. I can see Trump executing the author’s plan to the letter.
Nor do I, FRiend.
Perhaps that'll be changing in the next few years . . .
Mexico also has a strong leftists media like we do. They even have the same Hollywood type commercials with their actors doing 4 word bites on leftist ideas. Copied straight out of, and probably paid for, by Hollywood.
Their news media is as fake as ours. I would bet we could find George Soros money and activity down there too, influencing the masses.
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