Good point, Rich. I don't really think Perry wants to invade. But his suggestion cannot be good for relations between the two countries or for his campaign. It makes him sound like a nut -- more so than usual.
Only a few haters would interpret this article in the way you are portraying.
Of course, you know he wasn’t saying he would invade Mexico but would do something smilar as we did with Columbia.
Right now, Mexico wouldn’ be open to it but it very well could change.