Know your Mexican

[Harlan Huckleby]

I just watched a fascinating interview with a guy who wrote a book about Mexican ways. I realize I know nothing at all about Mexico. Here is a short clip on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNNGcjSqw2c

Mexicans are fiercely individualistic, much more so than Americans. They won't live in condos or apartments, everybody gotta have their own little casa, no matter how humble. They have the lowest level of associations and clubs in the world.

Another thing: Mexicans don't like competition where there are losers. They hold more guiness book of records entries than any other country in the world, this guy claims because Mexicans want to be able to win things without competition.

In parts of the interview not in the clip, the guy claims a lot of the Mexician character, especially the aversion to social organization, stems from a distrust of organizations born from being a conquered people. He says Mexico is totally different from say, Brazil because of this. You can see the whole interview here:

http://www.charlierose.com/view/interview/11839

Anyway, as I was watching this show, I couldn't help thinking about the nutjob who runs this joint. Thought I'd share.

[GrnBay007]

Awwe, u are in your jammies cuddled up on your sofa watching TV thinking of Mad.....u do miss him!!

Luv u Harlan!

[Iron Mike]

[Harlan Huckleby]

that video was a long ride for a short payoff. But at least I know not to trust mexican beans.

GrnBay007, I do miss Madtown, I picture him sitting in his adobe house staring out the window with a shotgun on his lap, keeping an eye on the neighbors. I guess he lays-out poisoned meat on his lawn in case some dog wanders onto his property.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Some fun facts from that interview: there are over a million Americans living in Mexico, mostly retirees taking advantage of the low cost of living and decent health care. Mexico is a big exporter of manufactured goods like cars and refrigerators, they export even more than Brazil, but almost 100% goes to just the U.S.

Mexico's big problem is the drug violence, although it is not happening everywhere. The solution (according to that guy, who is former Mexican foreign minister and presidential candidate) is to legalize drug trade. That's what Peru has done, and they have no drug violence now. When the U.S. had prohibition in 1930's, Canada didn't go along with it, they made tons of money selling whiskey to dumb Americans. Why should Mexico tolerate their country being torn apart by drug violence? As Peter Tosh said, "Legalize it, don't criticize it."

[HowardRoark]

As the bathroom stall at Memorial Union said..."Drop loads, not bombs."

[retailguy]

Some fun facts from that interview: there are over a million Americans living in Mexico, mostly retirees taking advantage of the low cost of living and decent health care. Mexico is a big exporter of manufactured goods like cars and refrigerators, they export even more than Brazil, but almost 100% goes to just the U.S.

Mexico's big problem is the drug violence, although it is not happening everywhere. The solution (according to that guy, who is former Mexican foreign minister and presidential candidate) is to legalize drug trade. That's what Peru has done, and they have no drug violence now. When the U.S. had prohibition in 1930's, Canada didn't go along with it, they made tons of money selling whiskey to dumb Americans. Why should Mexico tolerate their country being torn apart by drug violence? As Peter Tosh said, "Legalize it, don't criticize it."

That's it! If you can't defend it, legalize it. I vote we legalize gangs of black people that want to beat up white folk outside the Wisconsin State Fair. Presto, problem solved!

[MadtownPacker]

Owe, u are in your jammies cuddled up on your sofa watching TV thinking of Mad.....u do miss him!!

Luv u Harlan!

jammies?? This joto was probably buttnaked stroking it to the sight of poor mexicans. Sick bastard.

[Harlan Huckleby]

That's it! If you can't defend it, legalize it. I vote we legalize gangs of black people that want to beat up white folk outside the Wisconsin State Fair. Presto, problem solved!

legalization isn't the answer for everything. prohibition of drugs creates far too much corruption and violence for no gain. Our country had zero success prohibiting alchohol in the 1930's, it just fostered organized crime. Mexico is being smothered by violence and corruption that is far worse than any theoretical increase in drug use brought by legalization. You got to know when to hold and when to fold. Latin America is going to forward with legalization whether the U.S. agrees or not.

[mraynrand]

Some fun facts from that interview: there are over a million Americans living in Mexico, mostly retirees taking advantage of the low cost of living and decent health care. Mexico is a big exporter of manufactured goods like cars and refrigerators, they export even more than Brazil, but almost 100% goes to just the U.S.

Mexico's big problem is the drug violence, although it is not happening everywhere. The solution (according to that guy, who is former Mexican foreign minister and presidential candidate) is to legalize drug trade. That's what Peru has done, and they have no drug violence now. When the U.S. had prohibition in 1930's, Canada didn't go along with it, they made tons of money selling whiskey to dumb Americans. Why should Mexico tolerate their country being torn apart by drug violence? As Peter Tosh said, "Legalize it, don't criticize it."

There's some wisdom here, but some insanity as well. Peter Tosh for President, I guess. Couldn't do worse than the current occupant.

[retailguy]

legalization isn't the answer for everything. prohibition of drugs creates far too much corruption and violence for no gain. Our country had zero success prohibiting alchohol in the 1930's, it just fostered organized crime. Mexico is being smothered by violence and corruption that is far worse than any theoretical increase in drug use brought by legalization. You got to know when to hold and when to fold. Latin America is going to forward with legalization whether the U.S. agrees or not.

Great speech. Maybe you should try it out on this victims family.


Police: High Driver Kills Special Needs Teacher

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/20345013/detail.html

Or try it out on the family of this victim.

Impaired Driver Kills Passenger in High Speed Crash

http://redding.injuryboard.com/automobile-accidents/impaired-driver-kills-passenger-in-high-speed-crash.aspx?googleid=251434

[Joemailman]

Great speech. Maybe you should try it out on this victims family.


Police: High Driver Kills Special Needs Teacher

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/20345013/detail.html

Or try it out on the family of this victim.

Impaired Driver Kills Passenger in High Speed Crash

http://redding.injuryboard.com/autom...oogleid=251434

Are you advocating outlawing alcohol? (We tried that once. Didn't work out so well). About 1/3 of all traffic deaths are due to alcohol.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Great speech. Maybe you should try it out on this victims family.

I was talking about drug trafficing in Mexico. The War on drugs there has failed spectacularly and produced incredible violence. I cannot think of a single reason why it is in Mexico's interests to perpetuate the drug cartels.
The related issue you raise is that of drug use in this country.

Our drug policy on both has failed. I think putting drug distribution in the hands of criminal networks causes big problems, and we never, ever will be able to put much of a dent into it,. I would rather distribute drugs by licensed and regulated businesses.

Are there more or less victims as the result of the war on drugs?

If your idea is to keep doing what we're doing, then you aren't dealing with reality. Whatever your suggestions are, I hope they are dramatic and creative.

[retailguy]

Are you advocating outlawing alcohol? (We tried that once. Didn't work out so well). About 1/3 of all traffic deaths are due to alcohol.

No, I'm advocating that we don't need other legal ways to get impaired before someone gets behind the wheel. Legalizing drugs is likely to make 1/2 or more of traffic deaths due to alcohol AND drugs.

[retailguy]

I was talking about drug trafficing in Mexico. The War on drugs there has failed spectacularly and produced incredible violence. I cannot think of a single reason why it is in Mexico's interests to perpetuate the drug cartels.
The related issue you raise is that of drug use in this country.

Our drug policy on both has failed. I think putting drug distribution in the hands of criminal networks causes big problems, and we never, ever will be able to put much of a dent into it,. I would rather distribute drugs by licensed and regulated businesses.

Are there more or less victims as the result of the war on drugs?

If your idea is to keep doing what we're doing, then you aren't dealing with reality. Whatever your suggestions are, I hope they are dramatic and creative.

My idea is "NOT" to keep doing what we're doing. We're not doing much of anything and that's not working. Legalization is ridiculous. The problem with Mexico is that it is as corrupt as the drug cartels. They've bankrupted their people and themselves. A revolution is needed.

I have no solution for the drug trade, but neither do you. Ask your pal Bobby Jindal. he's an expert on everything. Just ask him.