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[*] posted on 8-23-2009 at 01:07 PM


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In five or six years, Mexico will no longer be exporting oil, which is its largest source of foreign income.


Which also is bad news for the US. Mexico is its 3rd largest supplier of crude:

The top sources of US crude oil imports for May were Canada (1.476 million barrels per day), Venezuela (1.228 million barrels per day), Mexico (1.088 million barrels per day), Saudi Arabia (0.996 million barrels per day), and Nigeria (0.552 million barrels per day).

http://www.eia.doe.gov/pub/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publicatio...

What you say may be true only if they don't find more.

Do you think they are looking?
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[*] posted on 8-23-2009 at 02:51 PM


The oil is there, but you need money to get it out, wich Pemex does not have. The days of no foreign investment in the Mexican oil industry are almost over.



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[*] posted on 8-23-2009 at 03:00 PM


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The US has never defaulted.


Yet.

In the current scenario of skyrocketing national debt, falling retail sales and housing values, increased unemployment and foreclosures, growing trade imbalance, diminishing tax revenue and inability to seriously compete in the global economy I am really curious to see the Houdini act that will get us out of this one. I would love to be a fly on the wall in Obama's meeting with the Chinese that was just announced. I suspect it will not be pretty.

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[*] posted on 8-23-2009 at 04:05 PM


Mexico will turn a very important corner when they get over the nationalized oil thing. People old enough remember when it was an open market. I believe that Jesse is correct that there is plenty of crude available to Mexico, but they just need to bite the bullet and partner with foreign, private interests.

As for defaulting....Never going to happen. It will be a painful experience, but the dollar is going to face major devaluation. It has happened in the past. Remember the oil crisis in the 70's. Anyone can look up comparisons about what a dollar is worth today versus what it was worth in 1965. What kept the US afloat was that most of the major world currencies tanked in tandem.
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[*] posted on 8-23-2009 at 04:17 PM


And if the other major currencies tank in tandem how does that help that the country compete in a global economy? I see it as a wash...



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[*] posted on 8-23-2009 at 04:29 PM


Quid pro quo.:?:
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[*] posted on 8-23-2009 at 05:21 PM


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What you say may be true only if they don't find more.

Do you think they are looking?


No, it is true even if they find more. The lead time to bring a discovered oil field into production is so long that even if they hit the mother of all oil deposits, they would still be unable to export oil over and above their domestic consumption in about 6 years. It's a done deal.

And yes they are looking, the problem is all the low-hanging fruit has been picked. They need to drill deep wells and don't have the technology. Mexico's constitution prevents it from partnering up with countries with the technology.




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[*] posted on 8-23-2009 at 05:28 PM


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I am really curious to see the Houdini act that will get us out of this one. I would love to be a fly on the wall in Obama's meeting with the Chinese that was just announced. I suspect it will not be pretty.

Your crystal ball may tell a different tale. Mine is getting old...

:rolleyes:
[Edited on 8-23-2009 by BajaGringo]


You have drifted off topic. You started out by saying that Mexico was in a better position than the US in the current economy. Mexico is the US's handmaiden. 80% of Mexico's foreign trade is with the US. On the other hand, the US has a very diversified economy. So how can Mexico be in a better position?

Think of it like the current example of GM's bankruptcy. Pretend the US is GM and Mexico is the little company that only makes one product -- fuel injection ports -- which it sells only to GM. Who is in a better position? Especially when you consider that GM is going to make more and more cars that are electric powered, not with fuel injected internal combustion engines.




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[*] posted on 8-23-2009 at 05:44 PM


I think you need to go back and reread my post. That is not what I said. I merely said that I had some hope for Mexico only because they aren't carrying trillions and trillions of dollars in debt. You picked that up and ran with it...



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[*] posted on 8-23-2009 at 06:34 PM


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And if the other major currencies tank in tandem how does that help that the country compete in a global economy? I see it as a wash...


Mexico is in a far different scenario than the more developed countries such as the USA. All Nations are now suffering the global banker's cabal combined with changes in global economy and industry such as the loss of North American manufacturing of goods, computer hardware and related computer software industry.

Mexico does not have such a large debtor population owned by by Goldman Sachs like the USA, and Mexico is far more self sufficient backed by a population of people who are willing to work hard every day and adapt to economic changes.

The scenario is seemingly complex and well orchestrated, yet simplistic with an every-changing distracting and attention grabbing false travesty hyped by the controlled mass media, with much more fallout ahead as the number of defaulted home loans increases and consumer credit card default becoming an increasingly serious economic issue.

These are simplistic descriptions, though it isn't hard to see the globalists plan, the execution, nor to predict where this is going. This is not a simple economic blip, this is a worldwide economic assault that has already depleted 24 trillion from the US population under the guise of the banker's bailout.

Mexico is well suited to withstand the executed economic collapse while the USA is not by design, due to the orchestrated high mortgage debt averaging in the hundreds of thousands and increasingly high costs of US budget debt which now exceeds 400,000 per person, the National Budget interest alone can not be sustained on the budget deficit of 10 trillion, nor individual consumer debt due to massive job loss estimated at 10-30% nationwide.

The real question is whether Mexicans can avoid being trapped by similar consumer debt ploys and avoid the credit crunch by avoiding credit altogether and whether Mexicans can adapt to rapid changes, such as loss of state oil income and address required increases in infrastructure of sewer, roads, electrical and continued progress health and education.

The one thing that Mexico does have is a population of ever optimistic people who are not so quickly led by mass media nonsense. Optimism may be among the most important resources required of communities today. Mexico has an increasingly intelligent population who know how to run efficient and flexible businesses.

Mexico too is under attack where they are weak, for example, in the form of their unfailing support for nationalistic propaganda, such as the false pandemic of flu, which never existed as a national threat but may become a threat in the form of dangerous vaccines and propaganda such as strong Nationalistic and anti-foreigner attitude which is debilitating to the community economy, infrastructure and tourism.

These rapid economic changes make Baja a great place to visit for anyone who can get there with less income over the winter which in turn makes the local Baja economy more self-sufficient than cities in North America which have higher costs to survive with heating, vehicle costs and home costs.

What remains to be seen, is whether or not the general population can gel together and see the increasingly diverse neighbors as a support network, a market for creating localized economies which increase the strength of Baja's people.

To address the specifics, there are many known areas of oil yet to be tapped and increasing technology that can be used to find oil. There is far too much misinformation in regard to this resource than fact.

Mexico is already aware and addressing issues associated with modernization such as reducing use of plastics bags, improving waste water use, organizing garbage dumps and improving infrastructure of roads and government facilities.

What is critical is organizing within communities to see the commonalities of the constituents, to see the benefits of communicating together and working together to create local goods and food markets and reduce dependency on global products and plastic consumer crap.

The answers are more simple than they appear and Mexico is more well suited to adapt to changes. The question is whether Mexico's well positioned circumstance maintains support for National sovereignty and whether or not Mexicans and citizens from USA, Canada and Central American Nations can see themselves as inter-dependent, peaceful co-existing Nations of like-minded independent people who respect human rights, liberty and justice and see the people as the driving force of a Nation as opposed to powerful global monopolies and banking frauds.
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[*] posted on 8-23-2009 at 06:39 PM


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I am really curious to see the Houdini act that will get us out of this one. I would love to be a fly on the wall in Obama's meeting with the Chinese that was just announced. I suspect it will not be pretty.

Your crystal ball may tell a different tale. Mine is getting old...

:rolleyes:
[Edited on 8-23-2009 by BajaGringo]


You have drifted off topic. You started out by saying that Mexico was in a better position than the US in the current economy. Mexico is the US's handmaiden. 80% of Mexico's foreign trade is with the US. On the other hand, the US has a very diversified economy. So how can Mexico be in a better position?

Think of it like the current example of GM's bankruptcy. Pretend the US is GM and Mexico is the little company that only makes one product -- fuel injection ports -- which it sells only to GM. Who is in a better position? Especially when you consider that GM is going to make more and more cars that are electric powered, not with fuel injected internal combustion engines.


Reading the news recently, note the increasing number of articles touting US manufacturing moving to Mexico for example this story about Panasonic, or this story about Ford, or this one about aircraft.

[Edited on 8-24-2009 by gnukid]
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[*] posted on 8-25-2009 at 11:45 AM


"Mexico is well suited to withstand the executed economic collapse while the USA is not by design, ..."
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"The question is whether Mexico's well positioned circumstance maintains support for National sovereignty and whether or not Mexicans and citizens from USA, Canada and Central American Nations can see themselves as inter-dependent, peaceful co-existing Nations of like-minded independent people who respect human rights, liberty and justice and see the people as the driving force of a Nation"

Therein lies the dichotomy. The Americas ARE inter-dependent (NAFTA, maquilladores, oil, PPP, shipping ports, tourism), and when the US falters, so will Mexico. It is a fact that Mexico's GNP is largely dependent on cash remittances from the US and tourism. Mexican banks are now feeling the affects of a decreased flow of those funds and diminished tourism. Swine flu effect would be transitory - but the lack of discretionary funds for a good time across the border will not see relief any time soon. In the meantime, businesses will close. Mexico is now experiencing pressure from returning emigrants and an influx of Central American immigrants - what is the effect of this unprecedented phenomenon? And Mexico is uniquely crippled by a drug war of huge proportions, albeit the USA's involvement within its borders suffers as well. The Mexican civil war with the drug cartels will erode good communities, tax federal budgets and available manpower, thus preventing modern, 21st century growth in some regions. The results of many years of escalating violence and corruption remain to be seen. Mexico's charms have disintegrated in its attempt to become like a Miami, or in its shameful treatment of its indigenous in the entire eastern region of the country - their enduring poverty does not reflect well on a government whose role extends to all its citizens. Mexico's allegiance to human rights, liberty and justice which, in turn, will foster a climate for its self-sufficient citizenry to better themselves, has a long way to go.
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[*] posted on 8-25-2009 at 12:31 PM


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Reading the news recently, note the increasing number of articles touting US manufacturing moving to Mexico...


Selectively reading the news is not the same as researching and understanding the facts on the ground. Now for a dose of reality:

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http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/25082...

Foreign investment in Baja declined by 67.9% in the first half of 2009, compared to 2008 and is at the lowest rate in 11 years.


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http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Nacional/25082...

In the second quarter of 2009 remittances of Mexicans aboad to Mexico declined at a 17.9% annual rate.


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http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Nacional/25082...

From the beginning of 2009, up to August 21, 2009, Mexico's foreign reserves have declined $12.278 billion dollars, a drop of 14% since the beginning of the year.




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[*] posted on 8-25-2009 at 01:06 PM


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"Mexico is well suited to withstand the executed economic collapse while the USA is not by design, ..."
[and]
"The question is whether Mexico's well positioned circumstance maintains support for National sovereignty and whether or not Mexicans and citizens from USA, Canada and Central American Nations can see themselves as inter-dependent, peaceful co-existing Nations of like-minded independent people who respect human rights, liberty and justice and see the people as the driving force of a Nation"

Therein lies the dichotomy. The Americas ARE inter-dependent (NAFTA, maquilladores, oil, PPP, shipping ports, tourism), and when the US falters, so will Mexico. It is a fact that Mexico's GNP is largely dependent on cash remittances from the US and tourism. Mexican banks are now feeling the affects of a decreased flow of those funds and diminished tourism. Swine flu effect would be transitory - but the lack of discretionary funds for a good time across the border will not see relief any time soon. In the meantime, businesses will close. Mexico is now experiencing pressure from returning emigrants and an influx of Central American immigrants - what is the effect of this unprecedented phenomenon? And Mexico is uniquely crippled by a drug war of huge proportions, albeit the USA's involvement within its borders suffers as well. The Mexican civil war with the drug cartels will erode good communities, tax federal budgets and available manpower, thus preventing modern, 21st century growth in some regions. The results of many years of escalating violence and corruption remain to be seen. Mexico's charms have disintegrated in its attempt to become like a Miami, or in its shameful treatment of its indigenous in the entire eastern region of the country - their enduring poverty does not reflect well on a government whose role extends to all its citizens. Mexico's allegiance to human rights, liberty and justice which, in turn, will foster a climate for its self-sufficient citizenry to better themselves, has a long way to go.



Here are two scenarios to consider:

1) A US American lives in LA and loses his/her job and can not pay mortgage or gas or buy groceries. In a matter of an instant the person is starving with no ability to travel or sustain themselves while increasing debt, legal issues, and presumably incurring stress and resulting health problems.

2) A Mexican who lives in rural Baja loses his/her job. They have no mortgage nor need for a car, they have a home and family nearby, they can rely on each other for support, they can farm, fish, build things with natural resources of stone and carizo and palms, and they can build a sustaining existence without incurring more debt or relying on social welfare.

Now, its not much help to compare these scenarios except it helps to understand the orchestrated problem with the USA financial gaming system of which few benefit and many suffer while the Mexican system does not have these weaknesses it is quite difficult in Mexico to grow a business beyond the simplest form due to high costs, debilitating corruption and labor laws.

The Mexican Drug cartels are too profitable to go away easily. Mexico's economy is based on the diminishing Oil, US remittances and the drug cartel profits. Oil is almost gone, remittances are nearly gone and Drug profits remain. However these changing circumstances present opportunity for new products.

In regard to indigenous peoples, they have been oppressed and discriminated against however their constitution is strong and they are as a whole industrious, it is this character which may be the key to fomenting new businesses, based on skills such as handwork, textiles, food, etc...

US-Mexican tariffs hurt Mexico greatly making exports expensive to the USA. If the USA would reduce tariffs and encourage and allow local goods to be sold across the border it would benefit both countries and allow manufacturing to return to the USA and Mexico and allow our countries the opportunity to compete with other nations and make a comeback.

Truly the circumstances which negatively affect both of us are largely superficial and created by the US Administration in an apparent orchestrated attempt to hurt the people, starve the populations and create a region of conflict and depression which allows the wealthy to aggregate land and business resources further creating monopolistic corporations and greater separation of poor versus wealthy.

There is a solution, simply do not participate in the global cabal, work with your local community to foment businesses, markets, reduce costs, taxes and tariffs, speak out against the cabal and work for healthy, supportive and divers local communities. The solution is a mindset and starts by turning off the Television programming you to believe you are too weak or incapable of local empowerment.

Global Corporatism is not your friend-while your neighbor regardless of your differences is someone you need to work with and depend upon. Consider making a conscience to purchase local products.

Human rights begin with each person, it is possible to refuse to accept poor treatment of people by Government sponsored militias and demand respect for Human rights. In fact to fail to do so is a human failure. To fail to speak out against US renditions and torture and demand respect for civil rights is a serious step toward acceptance of broad loss of human rights.

Populations are not a threat to the world, while the out of control military industrial complex is a threat to populations. Its quite a shock to know that the USA is committing genocide in Iraq while few even speak of the issue, indiscriminate use of drones to attack and kill innocents in areas such as Pakistan, remove the personal aspects of war that require a man to personally kill another and violent TV, movies and video games condition all of us that its ok to kill with computers.

This situation is easily changed by simply changing your mindset, toward loving and accepting your friends and neighbors, go outside and smile, participate in community events and industry and work together toward improving your community and refuse to support or participate in the Global Cabal.

Baja and the indigenous people have much to teach us about these solutions, working and living together which is a requirement to our survival.
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[*] posted on 8-25-2009 at 01:11 PM


Guess this all means that Mexico's oil resources will be drying-up sooner than expected. All those Pemex stations will turn into taco stands and burros will be the transportation of choice.:lol: Nothing like a good dose of gloom and doom to get you your sweat glands to kick in.:biggrin:
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[*] posted on 8-25-2009 at 01:25 PM


I believe it was Presidente Fox who said Baja's greatest resource is is vast coastline. The Pacific ocean and the Sea of Cortez provide food, beauty and positive energy that can help support the populations regardless of the doom and gloom. Supplement seafood with spirulina, algae, seaweed and you have a complete and sustaining diet. Baja is fine, the people simply need to transport their goods between regions which is why they call them Baja Nomads!

The economy can adjust to create new goods and markets if allowed to do so. The remaining issue/problem of the drug cartels is largely based on a artificial mindset that either you need to buy drugs or that you need to fight drugs, both are complete BS. The more that you educate the population that neither are required, that alternatives exist, the more that we free ourselves of this massive burden.

Funny how a good cup of tea and a nice fresh Baja meal make this all more clear.
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[*] posted on 8-25-2009 at 05:45 PM


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4.-OPEN UP PEMEX AND CFE. Mexico is only the second nation in the world that does not allow private investment in oil or electricity..

What's your gripe with CFE? Personally, I think they're doing a great job. Power is available (and cheap, for efficient consumers). I especially appreciate them during hurricane season, when those cabrones are out on the poles restoring power almost before the horizontal blowing rain has moved out of the area...

--Larry

Do you know that if you work for CFE you get free electricity? Do you know when you retire you get free electricity for life?
If you would like to know who works for CFE notice the houses that are all lit up with lights at Christmas! Right nest to the others that are trying to pay their electric bill.
With the union CFE is one of the most secure jobs one can have in Mexico.
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I believe it was Presidente Fox who said Baja's greatest resource is is vast coastline. The Pacific ocean and the Sea of Cortez provide food, beauty and positive energy that can help support the populations regardless of the doom and gloom. Supplement seafood with spirulina, algae, seaweed and you have a complete and sustaining diet. Baja is fine, the people simply need to transport their goods between regions which is why they call them Baja Nomads!

The economy can adjust to create new goods and markets if allowed to do so. The remaining issue/problem of the drug cartels is largely based on a artificial mindset that either you need to buy drugs or that you need to fight drugs, both are complete BS. The more that you educate the population that neither are required, that alternatives exist, the more that we free ourselves of this massive burden.

Funny how a good cup of tea and a nice fresh Baja meal make this all more clear.


THIS IS one of the most intelligent posts I have seen!:light::lol:




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[*] posted on 8-26-2009 at 08:39 AM


Nobody seems to notice that Mexicos largest source of income is money sent south by Mexicans in the US. If the US economy goes down so does Mexicos income.
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[*] posted on 8-26-2009 at 09:40 AM


I've been waiting for Mexico to get it's act together for over 40 years. There have been hundreds articles like this over the years. They all make it seem like Mexico is "poised" to make advances in it's economy/quality of life that will benefit it's people - but things never seem to pan out.

I've become convinced that the only way to judge things in Mexico is to look at the past and present.

And don't believe anybody's eyes except your own.

It is what it is. (same probably goes for any country)
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