Mexico seeks greater ties with Iran mullahs

Persian Journal ^ | Nov 19, 2004, 10:42 | unknown

[JesseJane]

Iran News

Mexico seeks greater ties with Iran mullahs

Mexico is ready for expanding ties with Iran on all areas, notably in economy and trade, the deputy of Mexico's foreign ministry for economic affairs, Irma Avriana said on Friday.

Speaking to the grand seminar on Irano-Mexican economic relations, Avriana said Iran was an important power in the Middle East and" we believe expanding ties with Iran will be in the intersts of every country including Mexcio".

Also addressing the audience, the head of Iran's Chamber of Commerce, Alinaghi Khamoushi said Iran enjoyed an economic growth rate of 6.5, adding his chamber tried to strenghten trade bewteen the two countries.

[Gibtx]

Islam is blood cult... and is marked by the evil.....

[jp3]

I loved that movie! I saw it when it was first released, I was 22, and thought how absolutely IMPOSSIBLE the premise was. Now, it scares me because I realize how vulnerable we are. We have to stand strong, PEACE thru Strength! Thank God for George W. Bush. Prayers!

[cdbull23]

wow, this behavior always baffles me at FR.

here we have a story of how Mexico wants to inrease ties with Iran (which, I agree, is the wrong move right now) -- and yet what people don't understand is that this move is probably being pushed by few in the government that ALREADY represents very VERY few in the country.

I can guarantee that the majority of the people in Mexico probably have no clue about these ongoing politics, or quite frankly, don't care because, in all reality, it doesn't affect them (as of now).


Still, some people want to resort to their culture bashing and what not due to their lack of the ability to ACTUALLY manage to say something meaningful regarding this topic...and as a mexican-american, i AM offended.



#1 - this isn't intended for you, haha, just happened to click on your reply button, good post though.

[oldbrowser]

Mexico is ready for expanding ties with Iran on all areas, notably in economy and trade, the deputy of Mexico's foreign ministry for economic affairs, Irma Avriana said on Friday.

Mexico had better weigh that against losing trade with Their largest trading partner to the north.

[germanicus]

Iran will nuke Israel the first chance they get and then it's (Iran) obvious destruction will de-stabilize the entire world.

If Iran nukes Israel, I will guarantee to you that the response from Israel will mean the end of most middle Eastern capitals, not just Iran. The Saudis and Syrians would try to capitalize on Israels plight. Can you say WW4?

[Carry_Okie]

This can not be good.

Their ties with China aren't good either.

Mexico is not our friend.

[SauronOfMordor]

I loved that movie! I saw it when it was first released, I was 22, and thought how absolutely IMPOSSIBLE the premise was. Now, it scares me because I realize how vulnerable we are.

The plotline of the movie may be unlikely, but the underlying idea is not.

The US has been safe from invasion only because we do not have a hostile neighbor with a military comparable to ours. But if a hostile foreign military power established a strong foothold in South America, then we're in deep trouble.

That's the rationale for the Monroe Doctrine of the early 1800's: to prevent European powers from establishing footholds close enough to us to be able to threaten us. This is why the US invested so much effort under Reagan to contain the Nicaraguan communists, and stop the Russians from getting basing there. That's why we're so much against Cuba.

But now, we're getting more and more Chinese influence in Central America. A troubling sign would be for large numbers of military-age Chinese men to start working on projects in Mexico.

[SauronOfMordor]

Mexico had better weigh that against losing trade with Their largest trading partner to the north.

If we just sealed the border against illegals, and deported every illegal, we would collapse Mexico's economy and society within a week

[junta]

Iran seems to be the fulcrum in which to lever the US witness the actions of Mexico and China. I'll bet Bush tries to give away the border to Fox in order to change his mind.

[GretchenM]

I've been uneasy about Mexico for some time. I'd like to see Fox out of there, but does anyone know if anyone stands in the wings who would do any better?

[California Patriot]

A reputable poll in Mexico in 2000 showed:

When asked about the most desirable political system,
only 25 percent prefer democracy as a matter of principle.
25 percent prefer an authoritarian system, and 50 percent support whatever works.

This is a hostile government, no less so under Fox, the "reformer." Nor does most of its population consist of good neighbors. GWB needs to wake up and smell the coffee. He has taken a sentimental approach toward this country for too long.

[JesseJane]

2ndreconmarine,

I've read your post a couple of times, and keep coming back to it. I guess I'm having trouble putting actionable words to what appears to be a Catch-22 situation. With one exception: The President has said he wants to put a stop to activist judges. If that the case, and we as Americans demand that Congress put the issue of amnesty or worker programs, border security, etc., to a VOTE, then I have no doubt how the majority would lean on this issue.. AND the President would support the will of the people. However.. and I apologize for not presenting a succinct argument here, I *feel* that the President is diplomatically hamstrung and is doing what he can to FORCE ALL OF US, to put legislators in office that support a rational immigration plan, and that understand the constitution, respect the rule of law, and most importantly, are willing to stand to protect our national security, even if it is unpopular with lawbreaker's.

The issue of national security has been politicized, and this has to stop.

Here's the thing, we are really out of time on this issue... the illegals have been pouring in at a higher rate for the last two years, if I read the reports correctly. The OTM apprehensions are no longer a fraction, but a double digit crisis. So... I guess, weak as my rant is, we are going to have to put the pressure the only place we can at this point, and that is on the Republicans in the House and Senate... and swear to work to defeat them on this single issue, if they fail to see the threat to our national security this problem presents.

I'm not a single voter person, except on National Security. If you don't have that, the rest is moot.

[dzzrtrock]

Anybody wanna tell me AGAIN that I am racist because I want the borders locked down tighter than a a frog's butt and those who are supportive of mexico and our invaders exposed and excoriated? It is good to know that our "good neighbors to the south" and their sycophants, including our el presidente, are going to (in effect) pave the roads for "our good friends in the middle east" from Iran.

[Arizona Carolyn]

I smell blackmail!

[brianl703]

I was wondering about that, since Islam recruits in prisons and seems to recruit those who, shall we say, are "easily lead" (ie, incapable of thinking for themselves--natural born Democrats, in other words).

[brianl703]

"the majority of the people in Mexico probably have no clue"

Well, perhaps they ought to get one?

[brianl703]

The question is, do you give a crap that these fuzzy-brained liberal-lites think you're a racist?

Consider the source.

[Atchafalaya]

Because of their warm bodies here that vote and may vote; seal the effing border!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[grey_whiskers]

The bulk of the movie is about a bunch of SouthWest teens organizing a guerilla group against the reds -- it drove the leftist movie reviewers nuts.

I always suspected it was someone or other's revenge for the anti-Reagan schlock The Day After--when it first showed on network TV I was tempted to run around outside of living room windows of people viewing the film, and set off a flashbulb. ;-)

[Full Disclosure: GO WOLVERINES!]

[dinok]

The question is what the hell is wrong with Bush in keeping this charade going with the Mexicans.

Mexico voted against us in the UN security council. They are not our friends. But the bussiness guys need cheap workers...so its all forgotten. No different than with Red China.