I take a different view. Leftists want to destroy the Mexican economy, and bring chaos to Mexico for the purpose of bringing a Chavez style government to Mexico. Then we really will have problems. I guaran-damn-tee you that if pro-Castro, pro-Chavez Obrador had won the last presidential election in Mexico over pro-business, pro-US Calderon, we would be reading endless stories about Mexican paradise from the mainstream media.
These terror stories regularly reach a peak at the beginning of tourist season in Mexico. Why do you think that is?
So are you saying that the problem on the border is being exaggerated? I don’t believe that is the case since it’s a main political issue in our country too. Nonetheless, it’s why I believe NAFTA has been a failure. IMHO all it does is enables Crony Capitalism. Think about the definition of Crony Capialism,
is a term describing an allegedly capitalist economy in which success in business depends on close relationships between businesspeople and government officials. It may be exhibited by favoritism in the distribution of legal permits, government grants, special tax breaks, and so forth.
Self-serving friendships and family ties between businessmen and the government influence the economy and society to the extent that it corrupts public-serving economic and political ideals.
I would say that statement above describes our country current situation. Furthermore, I believe these type of treaties are tools, or pieces to a future governing body. Right now it’s called the G20 and his very limited power. However, over time it has slowly and incrementally become more powerful. For instance, monetary policy. My biggest concern is that our Constitution/Bill of Rights will be trumped by some new body. Thus, effectively dissolving our sovereignty as a free republic.
You know the old cliche.... If you want to boil a frog, then you slowly turn up the heat. That’s the way I see it. i could be wrong.