If Mexico can't eliminate the cartels, should the US military do the job ?

[Woodznutz]

Unless you are endorsing us going to war with China, i think youll agree that attacking the cartels is the better choice.

Attacking the users is the best choice.

 

[Vastator]

Um, yeah, because going into other countries worked out so well for us in Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam...

Here's how we end the fentanyl epidemic. We actually invest in drug rehab treatment.

At least we would actually have a vested interest for this incursion...

 

[Muhammed]

Here's how we end the fentanyl epidemic. We actually invest in drug rehab treatment.

Been there, done that. All that does is redistribute wealth from the productive working class in our society to the unproductive leeches of our society.

I've thoroughly researched this subject before. Turns out that in a single decade America spent well over a trillion dollars on drug rehab treatment. Just in a single decade the USA spent several times more money on drug rehab treatment than the rest of the countries of the world combined have spent on drug rehab treatment in their entire history.

The overwhelming majority of our drug rehab clients do not want to quit drugs. They are forced by court order, a parent or an employer to go through the motions.

Legalize it. Historic records show that Thomas Jefferson grew opium poppies, George Washington regularly used the opiate Laudanum and Benjamin Franklin enjoyed smoking opium. They viewed drug use as a god given right.

 

[Edgetho]

Been there, done that. All that does is redistribute wealth from the productive working class in our society to the unproductive leeches of our society.

I've thoroughly researched this subject before. Turns out that in a single decade America spent well over a trillion dollars on drug rehab treatment. Just in a single decade the USA spent several times more money on drug rehab treatment than the rest of the countries of the world combined have spent on drug rehab treatment in their entire history.

The overwhelming majority of our drug rehab clients do not want to quit drugs. They are forced by court order, a parent or an employer to go through the motions.

Legalize it. Historic records show that Thomas Jefferson grew opium poppies, George Washington regularly used the opiate Laudanum and Benjamin Franklin enjoyed smoking opium. They viewed drug use as a god given right.

All this is true. Not everybody that uses drugs becomes an addict. So the problem, as far as I can see, is with the addicts. Some we can help quit, some we can't. The ones that can't, or more accurately - won't, quit can seal their own fate.

Hard on Family but -- Life's a beach.

 

[Failzero]

They have killed 300+ Thousand Americans in last 15 years ( very low ball # ) so as terrorists in close proximity we can begin the GWOMTC

 

[protectionist]

What's it got to do with you?

Do you not know what "defense" means?

You can wear a turban if you like. Let others decide for themselves.

What are you talking about?

So, you are of the impression that Mexicans are dashing over the border and jabbing "good American boys" with drugs? You are stupid.

Don't include me in your bullshit. The Vietnamese didn't drag me over there so they could shoot at me. It was your MIC government that sent me over against my wishes.

WHAT THE **** ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

NO!

NO!

And NO!

You are a ******* idiot. You are blaming Mexico for the degradation of your own people, of your own country. If you don't like the consequences then don't push the plunger.

Too moronic to qualify for the dignity of a response. Brain surgery recommended. Pheeeew! (high-pitched whistle)

 

[GLASNOST]

Too moronic to qualify for the dignity of a response. Brain surgery recommended. Pheeeew! (high-pitched whistle)

So, you decided to double down on your idiocy. Golly, that was smart.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

US Military needs to go into Mexico and team up with Mexican military, and destroy the cartels.

I've been saying this for years.

This should be done with or without the consent of Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum.

Wrong. Doing it without the approval of the Mexican government would be an act of war.

 

[Failzero]

I've been saying this for years.



Wrong. Doing it without the approval of the Mexican government would be an act of war.

“ An act of Whore “ : Vicente Fox

 

[protectionist]

See:

Clear and Present Danger (1994) ⭐ 6.9 | Action, Crime, Drama

2h 21m | PG-13

www.imdb.com

What makes a war against a drug cartel "illegal" ?

 

[M14 Shooter]

What makes a war against a drug cartel "illegal" ?

One that violates federal law, I suppose.

 

[protectionist]

I've been saying this for years.



Wrong. Doing it without the approval of the Mexican government would be an act of war.

You don't seem to understand me. The war is against the cartels AND Mexico, who has been allowing them to kill Americans

IF the Mexican govt won't allow Trump to fight the cartels, Trump will have to go after the cartels, with or without Mexico approval.

 

[Failzero]

One that violates federal law, I suppose.

We have struck Targets in 32 Countries in last 25 years ( what makes Mexico different than Serbia or Pakistan )

 

[protectionist]

One that violates federal law, I suppose.

And how does a war against Colombian drug cartels (as in the movie), violate federal law ?

 

[Failzero]

And how does a war against Colombian drug cartels (as in the movie), violate federal law ?

Or blowing up Bridges over the Danube or attacking a Civilian Dwelling / Compound in Pakistan ???

 

[Zincwarrior]

You don't seem to understand me. The war is against the cartels AND Mexico, who has been allowing them to kill Americans

IF the Mexican govt won't allow Trump to fight the cartels, Trump will have to go after the cartels, with or without Mexico approval.

Thats completely not like Afghanistan...

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Children are dying from fentanyl. It's coming from across the border. If Mexico can't stop it we should

 

[M14 Shooter]

And how does a war against Colombian drug cartels (as in the movie), violate federal law ?

I'm sure there was something mentioned in the movie, and/or the book.
Watch/read it and tell us what you find.

 

[protectionist]

So, you decided to double down on your idiocy. Golly, that was smart.

You're lost. Go back to sleep.

 

[bill718]

Self-Defense. I know leftwingers have trouble wrapping their heads around this simple concept, but it has never been more relevant than right now. Mexican cartels & gangs from other latin-American countries have been killing Americans with fentanyl & other drugs + violence at a rate far surpassing Americans killed in Vietnam.

ACTION is required.

US Military needs to go into Mexico and team up with Mexican military, and destroy the cartels. This should be done with or without the consent of Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum.

That all sounds noble, it will also be VERY expensive. How do you plan to pay for all this military action in view of Trump's proposed tax cuts? America can't even pay its bills now without tacking more on to the national debt. - - Or have you thought that far ahead??