[kingu]

Again, you’re talking apples and oranges. The topic of the originating post is using the Patriot Act to cut off ALL transfers to Mexico after a determination by the administration of illegal activity which is consistent with the goals of the Patriot Act. (IE: Money laundering, tax evasion and drug cartel support.)

That turns off everything. No exemptions if you can prove that you live here legally and have a lawful job, etc. It does not involve applying taxes to money transfers, etc. It is a complete shut off of transfers, and exactly one of the defined empowerments in the Patriot Act.

But you’re more than welcome to continue arguing about your oranges which involves a tax system coming from the House that will never happen.

[semimojo]

No exemptions if you can prove that you live here legally and have a lawful job, etc. It does not involve applying taxes to money transfers, etc. It is a complete shut off of transfers, and exactly one of the defined empowerments in the Patriot Act.

So what happens when Mexico cries Uncle? Do you just say never mind, it's OK to resume remittances?

If not, what's their incentive to negotiate?