Stop trade with all countries suspected of housing cartels....unless massive efforts to combat said cartels are undertaken.
Do not worry about collateral damage ...they don't.
If we can't do either one of the above...just heighten law enforcement here in the USA. Major penalties [death??] for trafficking with the cartels.
Consider legalizing ALL drugs.....mandatory treatment for all drug crimes...that don't require the death penalty.
Do not do what the US usually does...lots of words, lots of deaths, but zero accomplishments. This is essentially a war.....we do not have a good recent track record in war.
I've been a longtime admirer of your work and have missed you here. I'll adapt to whatever you serve up and I always learn. Thanks so much for making the adjustment. I'm looking forward to your take on things as we go along this continually rocky, though now positive road to a genuine Constitutional Republic.
Such bullcrap. Just another never ending war for resources. Deep state alive and still up to their nonsense of serving u.s. elites. Criminals in Mexico are Mexico's problem. From what I hear, they are use to protect their country's resouces and resource infrastructure in northern Mexico.
I respectfully disagree, while understanding and accepting your concerns.
It could become a never-ending war, depending on who runs it, and how it is run. The cartels are NOT just Mexico's problem: they are metastasized into US cities and communities, they are smuggling in terrorists and weapons, they are trafficking women and children into the US, etc.
Remember Obama era Operation Fast and Furious, selling thousands of military weapons to Mexican buyers (ending up in the hands of the cartels, even killing American Border Patrol agents in shootouts)? That was 'us' arming the cartels. Shutting the border and going after the cartels within the country is of course step 1, but not enough: cut it off at the root is a much better and permanent solution.
The impact the cartels have on Mexico weakens Mexico through rampant corruption. It is in our interest to have a more stable and trustworthy Mexico, as well.
I was quite sure you would disagree. The U.S. has militarized police with all kinds of gear taking care of drugs (that have always and will always be present). The almighty dollar is so hard to resist isn't it?
No need to be snarky, but I do welcome and appreciate the input you bring.
It is important to look beyond single issues, and take multiple points into account, that are simultaneously true. Harder to do, but it gives a much finer and detailed view of reality.
And 'the almighty dollar is so hard to resist'? For whom? Those militarizing the police, or those selling the drugs?
Perhaps they are the same?
If so, how do you stop that? Exactly through what I suggested/proposed: work with Mexico, in limited capacity and within short time, to eradicate the means through which the drugs and crime is brought around the world: the cartels. Take those out, and you definance those behind the cartels. With the limited support you also place the Military Industrial Complex out of commission, which would otherwise profit for militarization of police and never-ending wars.
It is easy to get hung-up on details that seem important. That are important, but not at the core of the problems. That way, those really responsible remain out of view, and out of reach. Look deeper. What is happening is an attempt to restore power to the people, away from the entrenched interests, public or hidden. Breaking the cycle of militarization, forever wars, and drugs that enslave and kill way too many people, is a good thing.
Stop trade with all countries suspected of housing cartels....unless massive efforts to combat said cartels are undertaken.
Do not worry about collateral damage ...they don't.
If we can't do either one of the above...just heighten law enforcement here in the USA. Major penalties [death??] for trafficking with the cartels.
Consider legalizing ALL drugs.....mandatory treatment for all drug crimes...that don't require the death penalty.
Do not do what the US usually does...lots of words, lots of deaths, but zero accomplishments. This is essentially a war.....we do not have a good recent track record in war.
I've been a longtime admirer of your work and have missed you here. I'll adapt to whatever you serve up and I always learn. Thanks so much for making the adjustment. I'm looking forward to your take on things as we go along this continually rocky, though now positive road to a genuine Constitutional Republic.
Such bullcrap. Just another never ending war for resources. Deep state alive and still up to their nonsense of serving u.s. elites. Criminals in Mexico are Mexico's problem. From what I hear, they are use to protect their country's resouces and resource infrastructure in northern Mexico.
I respectfully disagree, while understanding and accepting your concerns.
It could become a never-ending war, depending on who runs it, and how it is run. The cartels are NOT just Mexico's problem: they are metastasized into US cities and communities, they are smuggling in terrorists and weapons, they are trafficking women and children into the US, etc.
Remember Obama era Operation Fast and Furious, selling thousands of military weapons to Mexican buyers (ending up in the hands of the cartels, even killing American Border Patrol agents in shootouts)? That was 'us' arming the cartels. Shutting the border and going after the cartels within the country is of course step 1, but not enough: cut it off at the root is a much better and permanent solution.
The impact the cartels have on Mexico weakens Mexico through rampant corruption. It is in our interest to have a more stable and trustworthy Mexico, as well.
I was quite sure you would disagree. The U.S. has militarized police with all kinds of gear taking care of drugs (that have always and will always be present). The almighty dollar is so hard to resist isn't it?
No need to be snarky, but I do welcome and appreciate the input you bring.
It is important to look beyond single issues, and take multiple points into account, that are simultaneously true. Harder to do, but it gives a much finer and detailed view of reality.
And 'the almighty dollar is so hard to resist'? For whom? Those militarizing the police, or those selling the drugs?
Perhaps they are the same?
If so, how do you stop that? Exactly through what I suggested/proposed: work with Mexico, in limited capacity and within short time, to eradicate the means through which the drugs and crime is brought around the world: the cartels. Take those out, and you definance those behind the cartels. With the limited support you also place the Military Industrial Complex out of commission, which would otherwise profit for militarization of police and never-ending wars.
It is easy to get hung-up on details that seem important. That are important, but not at the core of the problems. That way, those really responsible remain out of view, and out of reach. Look deeper. What is happening is an attempt to restore power to the people, away from the entrenched interests, public or hidden. Breaking the cycle of militarization, forever wars, and drugs that enslave and kill way too many people, is a good thing.