Replies to post #318295 on Zeev's Turnips Talk Politics (ZTTP)

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Gee, I guess Mexicans should begin resenting all of the Gringoes who choose to live in Mexico. While the Americans living in Mexico, undoubtedly add to the Mexican economy, you could make a xenophobic argument that they raise the costs of living for the native MexicaN population. The Gringos like the climate and lower costs of living in Mexico, they are relatively affluent compared to the indigenous population. That means they are producing incremental demand for food, health care, housing, fuel, etc., leading to higher prices than if they weren't there. Of course, there are offsetting benefits as well.

NAFTA is not the reason Ohio has lost jobs. It would be helpful if the Democrats would deliver the same speeches about NAFTA in Texas as they do in Ohio.

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And just how do you know I'm against unemployed Mexicans getting a job (presumably in the U.S.).

And yes, there are ALWAYS unintended adverse consequences of political decisions. That's why I'm a conservative. I want change, but I want progressive, measured, deliberative change.

A lot lies in the details. I think a North American Union may have promise sometime in the future. I know that's anathema to a lot of people. I don't favor it today, it is not something that can be achieved quickly.

I hear a lot of 'FEAR' talk about a new world order, often by people who accuse Republicans of exploiting 'fear'. I don't believe there is a secretive cabal ruling the world as many have believed for generations, usually it's the Jews, of course. Why do we have a United Nations? With nuclear weapons, now weapons in space, the world has shrunk to a dangerous level. Why would it not be in mankind's interest for a new world order that could maintain peace and stability. Why would that necessarily mean a loss of freedom for the individual beyond that which individual governments already threaten. Why aren't more people chilled by Michelle Obama's speech the other day, when she said Obama would make us work, move out of our comfort zones, etc. Now the zombie followers will predictably explain that she meant something different than what she actually said, I'm beyond sceptical.