We could help them achieve ever greater independence by cutting any aid that we might be giving them by a like amount.
Well, that's a good theory, but it's just that--a theory. Mexicans are like welfare recipients here in the good ol' US, once they're given something and they feel entitled to receive it, they kick and scream if you threaten to remove the freebies.
Thinking about all of this, I think we should impose a tariff on their goods equaling any increase in costs their illwill will affect. No joke, how in the hell can they align themselves with the buttonheads is beyond my comprehension (oops, sorry 'bout that epithet). They apparently need to be reminded of where their best interests lie.
You are -unfortunately- correct about GW not doing anything to remedy the slight, though. Seems like the Mexicans can do no wrong.