THE DEATH OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

A CONTINUING CONVERSATION 

I really don't like heading down the road of US politics, but anything that threatens the stability of the US or other nations is what I track, and for that reason, I seem to keep coming back to the very topic I hate to cover. 

Do these two men have something in common? Do they both dream of the same future for their countries? Is social and economic redistribution the goal of both men? Yes, to all of the above. Would you like to see another example of why they are two peas in a pod? Both of them have the two major political parties of their nations hating them. In Mexico, AMLO is the destroyer of worlds in the eyes of the PAN and PRI. In the US, Bernie, the guy with worse hair than Trump, is despised by both the Republican, well, most of them, and the Democratic parties. Yes, I said the Democratic party, the one he is trying to win control of, hates, Bernie. But, it's worse than hate for the Democrats, at the few that are left, it's fear! 

The real Fear Factor: 

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/02/02/john-kerry-heard-weighing-joining-2020-race-establishment-panic-over-sanders-reaches

If you've not heard about the story above, let me give you the down and dirty. John Kerry voiced what most of the old Democratic party has been quietly saying for some time now. The old Democratic Party is in trouble................real trouble. It's no secret the left of left, movement in the party has been gaining ground, and the scary thing is, they keep trying to show their left of left competition they can be more left than any of them. You see, in the end, the old D's are starting to believe what the R's have been saying for the past ten years. The US Democratic Party is turning into the new US Socialist Party. 

Back when the Tea Party movement began to take hold inside the Republican Party, everywhere you turned, the Mainstream Media story was the same. " The radical Right is taking over the Republican Party." It was a  battle cry for the Democrats, and the image of the nation turning into a Neo-Nazi state was the mental picture they tried to paint. It didn't happen, and it didn't happen for logical reasons. Having said that, this time around, it seems it's the D's turn to have a radical movement attempt to take control, and that is why Kerry made the statement he can't walk back. The Mad Professor looking guy is scaring the establishment D's to death. Have you ever seen the movie, Gladiator? Remember the scene where they pull out their old Champion in an attempt to beat back the growing support for Maximus? Well, the D's better pray, if they do that anymore, their old Gladiator doesn't go the way of the one put in front of Maximus! 

The Perfect Storm: 

Close your eyes and picture this scene. You wake up. It's November 4th, and Bernie Sanders is the President of the United States. The Democratic Party has gone the way of the Whig Party. It's gone! It will take two more years before the R's can win back both chambers, and that's if that can even happen. The phone rings in Bernies Love Bug Van, and it's AMLO! " Congratulations, Comrade. Now, let's turn these two ships around and head into the Socialist Utopia we both dream of".  You have two choices here. 1. You can say, "It's never going to happen." You know, that same line used the night Trump won the election. 2. "Even if it did happen, the checks and balances from both houses will prevent him from doing anything really radical." Can someone remind me how Obama Care was voted into law? AMLO and Bernie would be like watching an episode of "Good Morning Comrade" as the new network daily talk show. By the way, AMLO already has one of these. 

Years ago, I heard someone say, " When it comes to running for office, you can't beat Santa Claus. " The foundation of the Socialist, Communist movements is the Santa Claus approach. "Vote for me and everything you need is going to be provided by the government, and by the way, you deserve everything all those rich people have..........besides............they took it form you". Yes, economic inequality is the cornerstone for developing social discontent. Here is the problem with the storyline Bernie and AMLO live by; they never tell the public the requirements for this utopia. 

AMLO's Mexico. A look into the future: 

'The establishment is corrupt, and we must round up the corrupt leaders.' Not the exact words of AMLO, but they are very close. Ask anyone in the international business world what they think of the direction of Mexico under AMLO, and you will not get a positive answer. 

http://coldansviewpoint.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-spiral-of-mexico.html

AMLO sees the wealthy as the problem in Mexico, not the terrorist cartels, you know, the ones that run a 100 BILLION dollar a year business. Perhaps he sees the terrorist cartels as employers of the poor, and as such, they contribute to Mexico's support for the poor? In the end, AMLO is driving an already destabilized nation to the edge of the abyss. Just imagine if the new US Socialist Party, headed by Bernie, joins AMLO's movement? Does the US Democratic Party have a reason to be scared? They can't run a viable Candidate, and so Bernie fills the void. Where does that fault originate from? Rumors of the dying Democratic Party breaking out a worn-out Warrior is a bad sign, and it's not just a bad sign for the D's. It's a dangerous sign of things to come for the US in general. 

THE SPIRAL OF MEXICO.

On three different occasions this week, I came across speeches given by the Mexican President that seemed a little out of the ordinary. I use the word ordinary because, typically, AMLO's narrative never changes. " My programs are going to change Mexico." Well, if you follow my blog, you know I happen to agree with him. He is "changing Mexico." He's driving Mexico to a "change." He is pushing it over a cliff! But this week, it seems the change agent went on the defense. Lately, the narrative seems to be shifting; only this time, the change is one I know he doesn't want to make. "It's not my fault......I inherited this mess". For over a week now, this is the new approach of AMLO. The question is, why? 

Honeymoon:

For months after AMLO's election, people speculated on how long the honeymoon would last. His morning press conferences seemed to be a continuation of his pie in the ski promises to the Mexican people, mainly the poor. But, over the past few months, some of us have noticed a slight change, not in AMLO's pitch, but in the euphoric attitude the press had towards him. With a murder rate that set a record and with the economic downturn, one that is now worrying a growing percentage of the business world, See the 3 links attached, AMLO is beginning to understand the honeymoon may be coming to an end. If that perception is becoming a reality, then that explains his change in approach. His quest to place Captains of Industry heads on a pike, giving the poor something to hate, continues. You can anticipate growing negativity towards capital investment inside Mexico, except China, and their goal has nothing to do with economic prosperity for Mexico. AMLO tells the Mexican people he is out to end the corruption inside Mexico's government and it's economy, but is always the case with Revolutionaries, the process will also drastically change the nation. " I'm doing this for the good of the people." It's the battle cry of everyone Tryranical leader in the history of the human race.

Does everyone want to sink:

Why is a growing percentage of the media in Mexico asking AMLO harder and harder questions? Why are they asking for measurable actions and not just listening to his Academic speeches? Here is my answer. It's because crime is out of control, people are being murdered at an ever-increasing rate and business, the economy is heading down the drain. The problem with Socialistic, Revolutionary speeches is, they all sound lovely and inspiring, until the reality sets in. I love an old saying I saw a few days ago. " The problem with Socialism is, you can vote yourself into it, but you have to shoot your way out!" 

https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/ngo-sees-potential-for-cartel-insurgency/

https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/hostility-is-scaring-away-investment/
https://www.ft.com/content/e5739928-ec58-11e9-a240-3b065ef5fc55

THE DEAL OF THE CENTURY

NOW, WHAT? 

Impeachment trials in DC. Corruption charges in Israel. A virus. Does the world really have time to pay attention to yet another "deal" over the topic of Israel and the Palestinians? I can name you one capital where the topic is smack dab in the middle of worrying about the "Deal of the Century." Tehran. 

The Mullah's dreams:

What happens if the cover story for the Mullah's aggression in the region is gone? If the Arab nations stop listening, and most already have, to the "Evil Semites," speeches from Tehran, how in the world is Tehran going to push their agenda to the Arab people? You know............how will the Persians be able to gain control over the Arab population, a population that is taking over Iran? Yes, the Persian Mullahs have a colossal demographics problem, and they know it. The land of the once-mighty Persian Empire will someday be ruled by Arabs. Time marches on, but not for the Mullahs, at least not if they can help it. 

In the past forty years, the catalyst for every expansionistic act Tehran has been base on the premise of doing battle with the nation of Isreal. Israel; the nation that took the land of the Muslim Arabs. Israel, the nation that bombs babies. Israel, the nation that takes all the water in a desert region. I could go on and on, but, the point is clear. With the hatred for Israel, what is the foundation of Tehran's fear tactic? Can the Mullahs in Tehran allow this so-called "deal of the Century" to become a reality? Better question. How can they stop Trump's next attempt to bring down the leadership of Iran and have no doubt, that is precisely what Tehran believes this deal is all about. Proxies. Let's talk about proxies and the orders they have already been given. 

The Counter move: 

If we assume Tehran will do anything it can to prevent the "deal," then what options do they have? As I stated just a minute ago, the first option is the Mullah's proxies. Islamic Jihad? Hamas, or should I say factions inside Hamas? Hezbollah? Can any of these groups create an event that kills the "deal"? Here is where the story gets fascinating. For well over two years, the heavy lifting of this "deal" has been taking place. Conversations have taken place in Saudi, Jordan, Egypt, and several of the Gulf Nations. For almost a year, the rumors have been flying that several vital Arab nations were coming on board with the concepts inside the "deal." Who tracked these conversations? You bet, Tehran. What agreements have been reached and who with? Tehran knows, and if they don't know, they are assuming and we all know what happens when we assume! 

To Tehran, the "deal" has been signed, but can the coconspirators actually pull it off? Just how easy would it be to create an environment where it all fell apart? That's where the proxies come in. Just a few days ago, several key members of the Palestinian leadership called for massive protest. Threaten to leak who has been skimming off the top of the Palestinian people and suddenly you have more proxies. This morning, the IDF was told to prepare for immediate threats from the reaction to the official unveiling of the "deal". Was that order based on the verbiage of a few Tehran supporters inside the Palestinians? No. Intelligence is always the bases for IDF operations. 

Let there be no doubt, a large percentage of the Palestinian people, youth, are not going to accept the "deal". That reality makes the process of violence a much easier task for Tehran. Will there be violence? I can assure you there will be a great deal of violence, at least for a short period of time. Money solves a lot of issues in the world and money is how the violence will be countered. Tehran can threaten and even pay some to cause trouble, but the future King of Saudi has much deeper pockets and putting a few extra zeros in a series of nameless bank accounts is a tact already underway. Here is the reality of the pending violence. People can get upset, they can burn tires, toss stones, shoot guns, but at the end of the day, if the nations in the region fear Tehran more than they care about a Palestinian state, then those people on the streets are waisting their time. 

The Deal Timeline: 

The US President is giving Israel and the Palestinians a few short weeks to make the "deal" work. My question is this, what is the definition of, "work"? In my wildest dreams, I can't imagine in just a few short weeks, the ability for Tehran to influence the key issue of the region will disappear. This short time frame sounds like a typical Trump, business pressure tactic. Will it work? Most of what takes place in the business world doesn't translate into the realm of geopolitical agreements. To political leaders, handshakes and promises are those things you do in front of the camera and then you leave and do whatever you were going to do in the first place. This timeline seems like a destruction failsafe for Team Trump. "Do it and do it quickly or I am out of here"! This "deal" has been cooking for over two years and if you know President Trump by now, you realize one thing; working on something for two years is about 23 months too long. To me, the timeline is a simple way of saying, Put up or shut up".  The question becomes, who is President Trump addressing? The Israelis or the Palestinians. As a reminder, the leadership of the Palestinian, at least one faction, refused to show up for today's big event. Show the map, move the IDF forces, and the next thing you know, the deal is done, at least on the part of Israel. 

No statehood, no peace: 

Rumor has it, the " deal" doesn't address the issue of Palestinian statehood, at least not yet. If there was any issue Tehran will latch onto, it's that one. No statehood, no peace. By the way, the definition of "statehood" includes, from the Palestinian viewpoint, a city that Isreal will NEVER give up! You know, heading into this "deal", at face value, it seems like Tehran has a strong hand. It won't be hard to manipulate young dead Palestinian bodies on the world news. A few rockets from Gaza into Israel and the next thing you know the MSM is shouting from the rooftops what a dismal failure Trump's plan was. Better yet, "the violence is Trump's fault". You can bet the " we hate Trump" networks may mention the "deal" is officially out, but until the violence starts, the fulltime coverage and expert commentaries will not take place.

Has the issue of statehood been part of the two-year process? Yes. will the Arab nation's agreed-upon definition meet the dreams of the Palestinian people? No. Do the Gulf nations care? No. Does Tehran have a plan to create tension inside these Gulf nations if they do support the "deal",  a deal with no statehood attached? You bet they do. Do the Gulf nations know this? Yep. You see.................the region is a very complicated story and right now, I think the Mullahs are plotting big.....big trouble. "No statehood, No peace". That might even become the battle cry inside the US and Europe. We shall see very, very soon! 

Moscow! Where is Moscow on this "deal"? Now there is a topic for another day! 

CORONAVIRUS 

A DOWN TO EARTH UPDATE

Two topics today. 1. The down and dirty, pertinent facts, so far, on the Coronavirus. 2. What China is doing, and why? 

Down and Dirty: 

Lethality rate: Currently at 4% ( estimate based on truthfulness of Beijing).

Issue: SARS started with a low lethality rate, but climbed to 15% with a 50% rate for people over 64yrs of age. As a reminder. The more people infected, the more mutations the virus goes through. 

Contagious rate: Bad news here. People infected seem to be contagious prior to becoming symptomatic. This makes containment very....very difficult. 

Issue: That makes containment very difficult. 

What China is doing and why:

These two statements may offend some, but it needs to said. 

1.  Is Beijing more worried about the economic impact of this outbreak? Yes. What country wouldn't be?  

2.  Is Xi more concerned about the world's perception of how  China's handling of this event? In my opinion, this is "the" issue for Xi. China. The nation that is driving towards being the next world leader. Does this outbreak impact that vision? Yes. Can it get much worse? Yes, way worse. Is China's public opinion a concern to Xi? Not really. Is China's economic power influencing the decisions and public announcement from the World Health Organization, WHO? Yes. The geopolitical impact on the WHO is always a factor, and thus, this is not a unique event with China. Does the influence on the WHO impact the future of this outbreak? Yes, but when events like these get to a critical stage, much like the Bird Flu scare, many nations take actions regardless of the WHO's input. In the US, the Center for Dease Control works closely with the WHO, but in the end, if decisions are to be made, they will come from  DC and the State's capitals. This reality holds true for other nations as well. Is that good news? Not always. 

Beijing is worried about the image, and that image will be based upon how they attempt to respond to the viral outbreak. Shutting off large parts of China is a dramatic move that generates a great deal of attention and with that attention come fear and worse, rumors. " People are dying and just falling in the streets." That's just one, "rumor" Rumors. The can quickly become more dangerous than the actual virus. 

What to watch for: 

Focus on one issue. Do some reputable organizations make the statement the lethality rate is increasing?  We know people with preexisting health issues are at a higher risk, but that is true with any virus. We know the elderly and the very young are typically more at risk. What we need to pay attention to is an increase in the lethality rate of middle-aged, healthy people. As I said in my last post. Know your local, state, and federal plans. Once you know those, you can build your own plan. Let's pray we don't need one, but it's never a bad idea to plan, at least to the level of thinking things through. 

PS. If you see me come on here and start talking about the concept of "Immortals" and "Social distancing," it's time to have that plan. 

CORONAVIRUS 

What the facts mean.

The world continues to talk more and more about the Coronavirus? Why? Is the virus a true threat to mankind? Should be wall be ready to seal our doors and hide in our homes? As a person who has worked Pandemic planning, it's important to remember one key issue. Do NOT get your perceptions of this event from the media, to include social media. In the US, the Center for Dease Control / CDC/ has an excellent website already running for this event. For the rest of the world, The World Health Organization/ WHO/  is doing the same.  For the people of China, well, you have a problem! Not only are you in ground zero, you have a leader who is more concerned about the image of China than saving a few elderly people in remote areas. The fact of the matter is the image of China as the next global leader rest with how this pandemic, and it is a pandemic,  event unfolds. Can Xi show the world China can deal with such an event? What happens if China fails, besides an untold number of people dying across the globe? Can Xi keep China from taking the blame? Can Xi keep China from falling back into the image of a nation that is nothing more than a few modern cities with the other BILLION people living in medieval times? Yes, folks, the virus threat is one issue, but to Xi, his place in history may become based upon something he never dreamed of; The leader who allowed the world to suffer a Pandemic. 

The Facts: 

Let me jump off of the Xi's image issue and concentrate on a few problems that the media loves to scare the public with. Why does the media do this? Simple, sponsors love high volume audiences, so sensational stories get people to read and watch. Yep, it's about the money! 

Human to Human: 

Is this new virus, "Human to human"? According to the CDC and WHO, they see no signs of that being a factual statement, yet and I want to emphasize the word "yet." The truth is, they are quietly worried the indicators show it to be human to human, but saying that officially is a very.....very...geopolitical process. If it is declared to be human to human, the next question becomes lethality rates. 

How deadly:

What I read this morning was somewhat disturbing compared to my impressions only two days ago. It was reported 800 confirmed cases, with 30 fatalities. Now, when it comes to the issue of lethality rates, you need to stick to the details. 1. At this time, a few important caveats, it appears only 25% of those who do become infected and categorized as severe. 2. The majority of the fatalities have come from people who were already in some state of compromise health-wise. So, when you put this all together, it sounds like a mild flu season. Here is the catch. Viruses mutate, and the more people who become sick, the more options the virus has to mutate into some more deadly form. Look up the Flu of 1918. The second real caveat comes from the fact this virus has no effective vaccination, and that makes it a very serious issue if the lethality rate jumps. One last fact. Viruses are unsuccessful if they mutate into something that kills their host. They burn out.  

Worried Sick:

Once the people hear enough about a virus, they begin to think they may have it. We called this phenomenon the "Worried Sick." Show enough videos of overrun hospitals, airports filled with people wearing masks and media stories about "rumors," and the worried sick phenomenon takes hold. If you are paying attention to the news out of China, this event is already in full swing. If medical teams don't have a sound plan or just don't follow that plan, they run themselves into the ground, and the facility becomes ineffective. This is also taking place in China. As I write this post, the images of this happening in China are all over social media. 

Containment / Incubation: 

Are the sick contagious prior to showing signs of being sick? Contagion before symptomatic that is the real big problem with this new virus. If someone is contagious but not showing signs of being sick, then they can travel to any part of the world. This is almost always how viruses spread from their point of origin. China understood this, and this reality was most likely one of the key factors in why these closed off the cities infected. Does it work? Rarely! Containment is, in my experience, one of the most ineffective ways to contain the event. What this tactic is very successful at is reducing the number of people who may continue to spread the virus. That is why the measure is taken. Short answer; containment slows the fight; it doesn't defeat the enemy. Two things to watch for are the WHO announcing the incubation to contagious ratio and the contagious to the symptomatic period. 

The danger of Perceptions:

There is one thing it seems the media cannot control. They can't stop playing the "What if" game. 

What if the virus goes super killer? What if we can't find a vaccine..what if....what if...? Let the media keep this dangerous game up, and the next thing you know, panic is the order of the day. People make a run on the stores, gas, medicines ect....ect ...ect. Here is the really sick part, the media then turns that panic into the lead story. Don't believe me? Have you ever seen the news when a large Hurricane is about to hit?  At that point, the "worried sick" at medical facilities turn into a mob. Everyone wants something, and they want it now! It's this false reality the world can quickly fall into that worries me, and I know it concerns many governments. It's the reason they become reluctant to give out potential bad news, and once the media senses government has taken that approach, they move the crisis into the next phase; "the government is withholding information." 

When I worked the Bird Flu scare, I was amazed at just how fast social order could breakdown. I had just returned from the Middle East, and I didn't understand civilian planning. Once I was exposed to the complexities of how day to day life works, it became clear to me just how fragile the system was. The one concept I was familiar with was this; failures taking place at the most simplistic levels almost always lead to a much larger disaster. Complex societies are incredibly dependent on normality. Let people become panicked, and disruption takes place almost immediately. Again, Hurricanes are a prime example, but on a much smaller scale compared to pandemics. 

Look, the fact is, this new virus may or may not be the killer the experts have been warning of, but one issue is clear. In a world of instantaneous communications,24/7/365/ with a global audience of 3 to 4 BILLION, perceptions form reality. Can we scare ourselves into a real crisis? With the Bird Flu and Swine Flu incidents a few years ago, I've witnessed US leadership coming so close to panic. Where is this all heading? Can we allow social media, reluctant governments, profit-driven media outlets to shape the reality we must all live in? Let me give you an alternative. Let me give you the best advice I can. 

My Advice: 

  

1. Pay attention to the official statements by the WHO and in the US, the CDC. Follow their social media and websites. Turn off any news story about panic and "what if" discussions. 

2. Know your local plan, even if you think it may not be followed in a crisis, not it. In the US, that means your local, state health websites. Look for the topic of pandemic planning. Search for keywords such as Strategic National Stockpile, distribution points, social distancing. 

3. Know your national plan. In the US. Here is the site you need to take the time to read.

https://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2016/04/sns-key-to-protecting-the-nations-health/

Here is the link to the CDC's tracking of the current virus event. 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

For those outside the US, here is the link to the World Health Organization's tracking site. 

https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/23-01-2020-statement-on-the-meeting-of-the-international-health-regulations-(2005)-emergency-committee-regarding-the-outbreak-of-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)

Finally, it's essential to not be confused by the media. Know the facts, follow the facts, and know the plan. When you know the plan, you can build your own plan. 

BUTTERFLIES AND CARTELS

"If we, the US, would stop the militarization of the War on Drugs, the violence would go away". 

"If we legalized drugs, the violence would go away". 

What us the counter to these two schools of thought? 

" This is just the dopeheads wanting their drugs legally". 

" This is just a group of ideological liberals thinking they can wish away the problem". 

There may be other statements from both sides of the issue, but I wanted to use the two most common to make my point, and this time around, my point is myopic. You know my focus rest with the events in Mexico and you know I have this focus given it is Mexico that can create a true Mass Migration event. Stop the militarization of the fight against the terrorist cartels and the illegal drug industry and everything gets better in Mexico. Wrong! Wrong and here is why. 

Money to be made:

It's hard to address the issues of Mexico and do so for several years without coming back to the same examples. So, let me give you something I've said time and time again. Are drugs the only way the terrorist cartels make money? What about the theft of fuels, huge amounts of fuels, so large, the terrorist cartels run their own gas stations? Human trafficking? How many times have I asked you this question? How do thousands of people walk into terrorist cartel controlled territory, along the border with the US, and not pay the peso?  Answer; they do pay. Human Trafficking. It's a huge and growing business for terrorist cartels and the money train doesn't stop there. Natural resources. Have you paid attention to the impact the terrorist cartels have had on the Avacodo industry in Mexico? In regions of Mexico, the run the Avacado farms. Timber. This butterfly activist is now missing over timber, and we all know what, "missing" in Mexico really means. Mr. Gomez has openly challenged the issue of illegal logging. Here is the problem; the terrorist cartels in that area have decided to make money from illegally harvesting timber. End result; Mr. Gomez is now, "missing". By the way, the number of Mexican citizens classified as, "missing" is alarming. "Stop the militarization of the fight on drugs and the violence will go away"? That is an argument that has absolutely no validity. 

The Real Issue: 

"If the government can take whatever they want when they want, then so can we"! Is that a direct statement from one of the terrorist cartel bosses? It might as well be. In a nation that has a crippled judicial system and an overwhelmed law enforcement network that reports to corrupt leadership, what example is being set for the youth of the terrorist cartels? Would an 18-year-old male or now even female not look at the system around them and say, "why not"? What does the middle class of Mexico think when they hear the story of almost an entire police department being detained for questioning; the same department that was detained less than two years earlier? It's not just the youth of Mexico that sees no light at the end of the tunnel. The people who I refer to as the glue of Mexico, the middle class, the light they see in the tunnel is fading and fading fast. 

AMLO's Promises: 

Can a better economic environment decrease the speed at which the light in the tunnel is fading? Yes, but even that potential positive is in deep trouble. Here is the problem. Mexico's President is anti-private investment and as such, he is anti-business. Is this something I made up? No. 

https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-falls-off-list-of-10-most-attractive-countries-for-investment/

In simple terms, this global organization states AMLO is bad for business in Mexico. Again, here is the bad news. AMLO wears this stance like a badge of honor. The "Rich" are evil. Corporations are the reason the poor are poor. He proudly calls himself a Revolutionary and there is no doubt he demands the redistribution of wealth in Mexico and honestly, everywhere.  Is this the environment for capital growth? Just what perception does this create for those youthful Mexicans who can't see any light in their future? AMLO is closing the door on any chance of the violence in Mexico subsiding and it seems he knows it. What is he looking to achieve for Mexico? Can he turn the youth of Mexico into a revolutionary movement? In my opinion, that is exactly where AMLO is heading. Remember the other day when I made the comment about AMLO's statement during the CELAC meeting in Mexico? " Mexico is the Big Brother of Latin America and the Caribbean". 

http://coldansviewpoint.blogspot.com/2020/01/amlo-and-celac-true-colors-flying-back.html

The other day, Mexico's President, in his morning press conference, made a statement. He said the purpose of government is to make the people happy. Are kids marching on the grounds of Mexico's universities and cities AMLO's definition of, "happiness"? Have the terrorist cartels and their actions become the fuel for Big Brother's vision for Latin America? Stopping the violence in Mexico doesn't seem to be the goal. Using the violence and a dismantled economy to reach revolutionary status, is that the goal? You want to see a mass migration event unlike anything witnessed in the Americas, let Mexico fall into another revolution against the "Rich...... Corrupt leadership" of Mexico. 

AMLO'S VISION FOR MEXICO

THE BOOK TELLS THE REAL STORY.

People love to write about what the world should look like and AMLO is no different.
" A New Hope for Mexico", AMLO's vision of what is wrong with Mexico and what he believes should take place to change the future of his beloved country, that's his book. Here is something you may or may not realize. When egomaniacs, especially political ones, write books, they often show a side of them they may or may not wish you to know. Once they start rambling on a keyboard, they often get into things some of their, "handlers" don't agree with, but those same people are almost always too afraid to say anything, or just ignored. This seems to be the case with Mr. AMLO, but before I move on, let me ask a question you can come back to at the end of this post. How often has one nation's vision become the obstacle to another's? Is AMLO's "vision" compatible with the US? I've asked this before, but it's probably the most critical question for both nations as they strive to move forward.

AMLO's true feelings about Capitalism and the US:

The following statement was made by AMLO while visiting the US during his Presidental campaign.

“We must convince and persuade those who were brainwashed by Trump’s campaign rhetoric… We must reach out to lower- and middle-class American workers, explaining that their problems are rooted in the poor distribution of income… We must raise awareness among Americans of good faith who have been tricked by the propaganda campaign against Mexicans and foreigners….”

Does this sound like the words of someone who is willing to work with the current US administration? When he said, " reach out to lower and middle class "American workers", was he simply addressing Hispanic Americans/ Mexican Americans? Poor distribution of income, what concept of governance do those words come from? It's not a news flash AMLO is a Socialist, but again, the issue of compatible visions comes into play. Can the US work with AMLO? If you hear DC talk, the relationship is just fine. So what if he took a swipe at capitalism and Trump and his "brainwashing". It's all just politics, right? Well, in AMLO's case it is just that, but he also proves, old alliances are a matter of convenience.

https://consortiumnews.com/2020/01/01/amloa-attempt-to-transform-mexico/

AMLO AND SLIM/ BILLY:

Has the richest man in Mexico been involved in the drug world? according to the US Department of Drug Enforcement / DEA/ the answer is yes.
https://www.telesurenglish.net/opinion/The-Mexican-Billionaire-Even-Ex-Presidents-Fear-Talking-About--20151201-0019.html

Carlos slim / Billy / and AMLO have worked together for years. Carlos had money and AMLO needed to look good while he was coming up through the system. A relationship of mutual benefit. Not anything new in the world of politics, but then something changed. AMLO Won, finally! It seems now, Slim's programs are not well received by the new Mexican President. We must remember, Slim is one of that evil Capitalists that robs from the poor and gives to the rich and that is unacceptable unless you need his money to move your agenda forward.
https://latinamericanpost.com/28153-how-good-is-the-relationship-between-carlos-slim-and-amlo

The illegal drug market is a 100 BILLION US dollar a year event and that's money that can go into a lot of projects, "visions" if needed. So, for all his talk about the poor and the evils of Capitalism, AMLO exemplifies an old expression; " Deeds before words". He hates the greedy, corrupt rich, but he will use them to get where he is wanting to go. Yep, that's the world of politics, but here is the next question. What else is AMLO willing to do as he attempts to reshape the future of Mexico?  Here is just one statement from his book:

“In Mexico, the governing class constitutes a gang of plunderers…the astounding dishonesty of the neoliberal period (from 1983 to the present) is wholly unprecedented.”

The Evil Rich: 

The, "Governing class" are plunderers? I guess that includes his onetime friend, Slim. Besides students with brains 1/4 ready for the real world and the poor, Mexico has REAL poor people, not the "poor" some in the US complain about, who is going to get on this radical new train AMLO is engineering? His own economic advisor warns his Boss is not good for future business in Mexico. Where is AMLO going to get all the money his new vision of Mexico is going to cost if he openly states he hates the evil rich Capitalist? 100 BILLION dollar drug industry.........don't forget that point.

“The first thing we must do is to democratize the state and retool it as an engine of political, economic and social growth. We must rid ourselves of the myth that development requires blind acquiescence to market forces… Mexico will not grow strong if our public institutions remain at the service of the wealthy elites.”

Here is another example of my point about people revealing too much. Start a book and the next thing you know, you have painted a picture you cannot avoid. "Wealthy Elites"? That must be an extension of that, "Governing class" he talks about.

Before I wrap this up, let me show you a statement from his book that just floored me.
The abandonment of Mexico's rural areas? He must not be talking about the areas of Mexico where the terrorist cartels rule the land? If anyone has abandoned the people in the "rural areas" of Mexico, it's AMLO. Can you walk into a town dressed like an indigenous person, talk about free medicine and schools while the people are recovering from the nightly cartel's violence. Seeing the nation through the eyes of a dreamer, that's what his book should have been titled. 
“The abandonment of our rural areas has taken a heavy toll on production, has increased migration, and fostered societal breakdown and violence.”

AMLO's Train: 

The President of Mexico dreams of taking his nation in a new direction. He believes he is laying the tracks for this Mexican Dream Train and he believes he is the engineer as well as the architect. Here is why this will be a very..........very dangerous trip. He has cast aside those that will build the economic bridge that train must cross. I'm not sure the team, that has been cast aside, will want that bridge to hold!