[DIRTYSECRET]

I don’t get it. A hard working people who believe in God. Plenty of natural resources. So why aren’t the richer than we are?

[gundog]

It’s because they have a wall on their southern border, silly. A lack of diversity robs a nation of its’ potential for greatness.

[JennysCool]

Your answer is corrupt government officials at every level. If the people had an honest leader who could fight the entrenched corrupt bureaucracy, Mexico could THRIVE.

[hanamizu]

So why aren’t the richer than we are?

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Mexico, at least on paper, was richer than the U.S. in the 1830s and 1840s. Our silver dollar was based on the ‘Piece of Eight’ minted in Mexico City. But they have always suffered from incredibly corrupt leadership right from the beginning of their independence and they just can seem to overcome it. The Mexican people deserve better. It would be better for us and them if they get it.

[vette6387]

“I don’t get it. A hard working people who believe in God. Plenty of natural resources. So why aren't the richer than we are?" My answer is that Mexico has really never been a country, but rather a Spanish Colony run by a small, but powerful bunch of White Spaniards as their own private preserve with a bunch of Mestizos to do the hard labor. Have you ever compared those in the Mexican Government hierarchy to the average Mexican citizen? That little pr!ck that's the current president could pass for being Irish! And take a look at Whore Hey Ramos if you need another example. Although I'm not advocating it, the only way Mexico ever can come close to it's potential would come if we invaded and kicked out the "white guys" running the place.

[OKSooner]

I had a nice young guy tell me once...

[Mexican accent] "There is a lot of corruption in Mejico." /accent.

[Labyrinthos]

I don’t get it. A hard working people who believe in God. Plenty of natural resources. So why aren’t the richer than we are?

Because the white Mestizos and Spaniards who make up Mexico's ruling class are the most racist and corrupt people in the western hemisphere.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

You have to have three things to prosper, laws that are applied justly, private property and minimal paperwork.

Mexico falls short on all three points.