Before this totally civilized and productive conversation even begins, let me be the first to say...Bob H., I agree with everything you're about to
say.Summanus - 11-8-2006 at 01:21 PM
My wife threatened me with Pacifico withdrawal if I did not delete any political responses I may or may not have made. So...with firm conviction, I can say...that without a doubt....I have NO
opinion on this.
Is the beer cold yet, hon?Don Alley - 11-8-2006 at 01:40 PM
Skeet, I'm not going to bite on this one, other than to say that knowing your politics it is a gracious post and I thank you.
Sorry we never hooked up while you were in Loreto. Time flies and connections just didn't get made. But we'll meet again someday.DENNIS - 11-8-2006 at 01:49 PM
Anything that changes the status quo will improve relations between the U.S and the world, including Mexico.
I am a conservative to my bones but, I so welcome a new light at the end of the tunnel. [ no reference to alternative ports of entry ]
Screw Rumsfeld ... what an A-Hole. He's gone like a flushed turd.
Viva renewed U.S. / Mexico relations. Our new congress and their new president have another chance.
Lets all hope for the best.Bruce R Leech - 11-8-2006 at 03:02 PM
well it might wipe out the big land rush in Baja Ca. when the economy goes to hell in the USAJZ - 11-8-2006 at 03:19 PM
Hopefully the fence idea will get shelfed.
Bruce
Baja Bernie - 11-8-2006 at 03:20 PM
When did you become a Prophet? Perhaps I will again afford to buy in Baja in a few years.
Please note that I am making no comment on recent events outside of Baja.vgabndo - 11-8-2006 at 03:28 PM
Skeet your civility makes Nancy Drew appear like a shrew. I commend you.
You know I am a progressive, and welcome the change. I hope we will get some good honest information to help us understand the change of mind among
Americans which brought about this conversion. I sincerely hope that this is the dawn of renewed bipartisan dialogue.
I'd like to think that the middle class spoke up. I'd like to think that the big corporations will have to start paying their fair share of the taxes,
and that things will improve economically for the middle. That should improve things for Mexico because I think tourism has suffered from the recent
economic losses to the middle classes.
It seems pretty clear that America has suffered a serious loss of status in the world community. If a change of political attitude can restore our
standing, and make America less frightening, I think our welcome in Mexico will likely become warmer.
I'd love to see some cooperative effort made to help the Mexican people who rely on fishing for their living to continue their lifestyle without
destroying the resource. The left has historically been more friendly to the environment, perhaps something can been done to help the SOC as part of
the acceptance of our role in the global picture.
I hope. I always have hope!
[Edited on 11-8-2006 by vgabndo]toneart - 11-8-2006 at 05:20 PM
A very civil discussion, so far, on a potentially volatile subject.
I think the new congress will have its hands full trying to put our own house in order and stopping the blood-letting. So I doubt that there will be
any perceptible changes in the areas that Skeet lists with the exception of the border fence. Maybe that waste of money can be better spent by
overhauling our immigration laws, and putting greater responsibilities and penalties on the employers. Also, better cooperation from the Mexican
government can result through better diplomacy. Any positive effects on Skeet's/our Baja concerns could eventually be inadvertent, due to the United
States reinstatement of it's standing as a respected world leader. That remains to be seen.
A possible result of bi-partisan cooperation between Democrats and Republicans could be the enactment of Bush's "Guest Workers Program". (That is
probably the only idea of Bush's that I have ever agreed with). We do need their labor and their migration could be monitored and thereby controlled.
A national minimum wage could help here too.
That's the way I see it. My opinions are certainly not absolutes. They can be agreed with, wholly or in part. They can also be refuted. I take no
offense.comitan - 11-8-2006 at 05:30 PM
"Our new President another chance", because he is pushing for cooperation(Bipartisism) with the Democrats, just laying the groundwork for blaming the
Democrats for not going along with his proposals! Just my take, hope I'm wrong.
[Edited on 11-9-2006 by comitan]DENNIS - 11-8-2006 at 05:41 PM
Right on toneart, we need their labor. We also need their respect, for our laws and perimeters.
Why wont Mexico give us that?
Perhaps new times and new leaders will discuss these points.Lee - 11-8-2006 at 06:56 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Baja Bernie
When did you become a Prophet? Perhaps I will again afford to buy in Baja in a few years.
Please note that I am making no comment on recent events outside of Baja.
Well, this I like.
Common down Bernie and join the rest of us Californians.
It can only get better.
David K - 11-8-2006 at 10:52 PM
Well.... if the people didn't like how the Republicans were doing things and they want the opposite... I guess voting in Dems MIGHT lead to the
following (let's pray not):
The lowering price of gas will rise,
Personal taxes will rise,
Prime Interest rate will rise,
The low unemployment we have now will end,
The stock market will drop,
The war will come back to our shores...
So, what effect will this have on trips to Baja... LESS TRIPS TO BAJA!
What did the Republicans do so wrong???
I like more freedom... more trips to Baja!
God help the U.S.A.jerry - 11-8-2006 at 11:18 PM
not trying to ruffell any feathers but, big busness, corporations, never have and never will pay taxes.
(people) pay taxes any taxes leveyed too any company are passed on to the consumer,( people)
i seem to remember that a lot of dems are in a greement to building the fence??Bajabus - 11-9-2006 at 12:15 AM
Skeet thanks for the kudos
What will it bring to baja.....maybe more nekid motersickel pot smokin hippes to skeets neck of the woods....Joking
I'm not going to touch this thread any further. The points made up thread are all good ones.Skeet/Loreto - 11-9-2006 at 01:37 AM
So Far, So Good.
It was not meant as a Troll. I beleive in ALL People, their Actions more than Their Words.
On my recent Trip to Loreto and La Paz, their was an outstanding difference in the Mexican People I contacted with those American and Canadians --The
Mexicanos were HAPPY where the Americano/Candadian was very Dull and UNHAPPY!
This , of Course, was from my many years as an OBSERVER of People.
Maybe, just Maybe, the Demorcatic victory will work in a Positive way to bring us closer together as a Country.
Skeet/Loretoabreojos - 11-9-2006 at 05:17 AM
There will be an exodus to Baja no matter what the politics are in the states and that will continue until it turns into what we left. Then we will be
looking for the next refuge!
Check out this website to find out that ignorance really is bliss...
I would imagine that the only area in which we might see change (unfortunately) is in the area of Immigration Reform since the DEMS are more closely
aligned with GWB's original proposals. On issues where the administration is at odds with the new majority I doubt there would be any movement
because there is no way to override a Presidential veto. Keeping 2008 in mind, Bush will make an effort to rebuild the Republican Base so that they
have a better chance of getting back into the Winner' Circle.Iflyfish - 11-10-2006 at 01:50 AM
abreojos
Thanks for the link. I have been looking for this site.
IflyfishJESSE - 11-10-2006 at 09:33 AM
Burros from Tijuana's revolucion avenue are happy.Eli - 11-10-2006 at 02:37 PM
Oh que, I give up, what election? Is there a new president or something going on stateside?
So...with firm conviction, I can say...that without a doubt....I have NO
opinion on this.
