Please read the following link.-
http://www.gregpalast.com/stealing-it-in-front-of-your-eyes
* If you are an American sick of corrupt Mexican politicians and businesspeople who make the poor poorer, forcing them to go as illegal aliens to the U.S., and/or
* If you like the real Mexico (the one in the south, not fake North) or the real Mexicans (the poor), and/or
* If you support the idea of the majority ruling its own destiny, and/or
* If you think a third world country at least deserves to make its own mistakes, instead of being told by the ruling elite, and/or
* If you despise the F.B.I. intervening in the fragile, circus-like, rogue democracy of a puppet third world country, and/or
* If you despide corruption, and/or
* If you are sick of ilegitimate authorities...
With huge pain in my heart, but I think it's time to BOYCOTT Mexico. Do not go as a tourist there, do NOT buy products that have any connection with Mexico, do NOT tolerate Ambassadors or Consular officials in your city to LIE about what happened, and PLEASE, consider sending an e-mail to.-
lderbezbautista@sre.gob.mx
(Minister of Foreign Affairs)
With a copy to
juliohdz@jornada.com.mx
(one of the few independent journalists in the country)
Saying how sad are you about all the evidence of a FRAUD in the recent elections and your firm intention to avoid traveling to a corrupt country that doesn't respect the will of the majority -aware of how important tourism is for the country.
Many thanks!
Originally posted by SeitseGuess that means you don't want a bite of my burrito, eh gringo?
Please read the following link.-
http://www.gregpalast.com/stealing-it-in-front-of-your-eyes
* If you are an American sick of corrupt Mexican politicians and businesspeople who make the poor poorer, forcing them to go as illegal aliens to the U.S., and/or
* If you like the real Mexico (the one in the south, not fake North) or the real Mexicans (the poo ...[text shortened]... t the will of the majority -aware of how important tourism is for the country.
Many thanks!
Originally posted by SeitseSeitse my heart goes out to you and to all the Mexican people who will have at least 6 more years to suffer the Mexican curse of pure corruption. I have to ask you though. How could we possibly sit back and boycott the people of Mexico. They suffer too much now as it is. A boycott would hurt the poor the most and then would send them into a possible death trap at the border under the current Bush and Rethuglican run United States Government. I would not want to see a clash at the border. There has to be a better solution. It breaks my heart to see such hard working, creative pleasant people living in such agony. I personally want to see better for our Southern Neighbors. To know that the Mexican people are so cruelly being economically exploited in the workforce (what little there is of it) by Business leaders and Government officials is beyond sickening. I don't know what the answer is. But somehow I think a boycott would just make your people weaker, not stronger. If you think otherwise please tell me why and how you think it would be a good idea. And what you think it would accomplish. The strongest among you are in the pockets of the wealthy ruling class. Where is Poncho Via? Today, you would need a hundred Poncho Via's. If I could I would rec you for what you want to do though. But not sure the method is right. Teach me why you think it is.
Just consider sending the e-mail
I agree with you and I already chat about this with Delmer. It is trully a complex situation because there is no other way to shake the powerful than in the pocket; then again, doing so implies loosing jobs and keep pushing people through the border.
A less effective (but not harming for the poor) way is to (a) flood your local newspaper and government e-mails with words of disagreement from you or your local group or union, and (b) to demonstrate in such way when a Mexican government official appears in your community (TV or newspaper or event) babbling about how good things are.
By the way, three million gathered today in Mexico City and the walks start from now on all over the country, demanding the court to review vote by vote to demonstrate the fraud. Pacific civil disobedience was called, and millions prepare to engage in such measure.
Originally posted by aspviper666Certainly, aspviper. In one hand there are times when some pain must be taken in order to achieve a greater goal. However, I think yo're right specially if a movement is not big enough to shake rapidly the structures.
Wouldn't a boycott on Mexican goods etc etc simply hurt the Mexican workers themselves?I mean we already have thousands comming into the US illegally ,just to get a better job and try and make a better life for themselves.Could a boycott make things worse?
I'd go for the e-mails and letter to newspapers.
Originally posted by SeitseAre you sure it isn't the US or Florida you wan't to boycott?
Please read the following link.-
http://www.gregpalast.com/stealing-it-in-front-of-your-eyes
* If you are an American sick of corrupt Mexican politicians and businesspeople who make the poor poorer, forcing them to go as illegal aliens to the U.S., and/or
* If you like the real Mexico (the one in the south, not fake North) or the real Mexicans (the poo ...[text shortened]... t the will of the majority -aware of how important tourism is for the country.
Many thanks!
Originally posted by shavixmirNo, I'm sure. Actually, if a large portion of the U.S. public opinion pushes enough, it may be the only voice the elites in Mexico would listen to.
Are you sure it isn't the US or Florida you wan't to boycott?
Would you send an e-mail, shav, c.c. to the journalist I mentioned?
Let me suggest the following text.-
"Dear Sir, I am a _______ citizen deeply concerned to see the many evidences of fraud during the past presidential election in your country, which damages not only the Mexican citizens but also my country, since our two nations are business partners. I am afraid to say that I will recommend my friends and family NOT to travel to Mexico, for it seems democracy and freedom have suffered an attack on the hands of the government and the ruling party. Sincerely,"
Originally posted by SeitseI'm sure if the Mexicans don't want their government, they are perfectly capable of over-throwing the corruption by themselves.
No, I'm sure. Actually, if a large portion of the U.S. public opinion pushes enough, it may be the only voice the elites in Mexico would listen to.
Would you send an e-mail, shav, c.c. to the journalist I mentioned?
Let me suggest the following text.-
"Dear Sir, I am a _______ citizen deeply concerned to see the many evidences of fraud during the pa ...[text shortened]... edom have suffered an attack on the hands of the government and the ruling party. Sincerely,"
I don't see why I should fight their corruption when there's enough over here (and in the US) as it is.
Originally posted by shavixmirNo probs, shav, you have the right to remain between your four walls, pretending there are boundaries to problems and that the human race is not a single family.
I'm sure if the Mexicans don't want their government, they are perfectly capable of over-throwing the corruption by themselves.
I don't see why I should fight their corruption when there's enough over here (and in the US) as it is.
Peace.
"At the end of the road, you realize we were born in different rooms of the same house" (A. Tablada)