“I’m not suggesting we invade mexico, but if they deteriorate to the point of Venezuela that would drive millions norte, and we would have no choice but to put down a rabid dawg”.
“If that happens, mexico would be easy for us to invade and conquer”.
I’m not going to argue with you.
It was offered to us when Scott occupied Mexico City & Polk said no! The Mexican grandees offered supreme dictatorship to Scott who also said no!
Of course Santa Anna did return to power briefly .. Then I think kicked out & returned again before they were finally sick of him.