As is universally accepted by everyone who has ever studied the issue, the situation in Mexico became violent when the old hegemonic cartel structure fractured and new groups rushed to fill the power vacuum. The violence is wholly attributable to the drug cartels and the legal status of drugs, even if it doesn't track 100% with how the United States has funded the war on drugs (which, really, why would it).
I've noticed you have a tendency to pop into threads, lob in an out of context chart or factoid, and confidently assert a contrarian opinion. As someone who shares that contrarian impulse, I'd strongly recommend you try to master that urge. You're a very insightful commentator when you stick to what you know.
I've noticed you have a tendency to pop into threads, lob in an out of context chart or factoid, and confidently assert a contrarian opinion. As someone who shares that contrarian impulse, I'd strongly recommend you try to master that urge. You're a very insightful commentator when you stick to what you know.