[navyblue]

There is Capitalism in third world countries --- such as Mexico ---- but very few participate in it ---- what those countries lack is a middle class.

Here's a good example: Wasn't Mexico's petroleum industry actually developed by American corportations in the earlier part of the twentieth century? And then what happened? Oh yes! The corrupt Mexican government decided this was a pretty sweet deal, nationalized it and called it Pemex. I'm a little fuzzy on that now but that's what sticks in my mind.

So here's a thought! Since the government cannot stop any American corporation from outsourcing, maybe they ought to at least tell them that if they get taken over by some third world bandito, they are on their own and the American military absolutely will not come down to bail their sorry butts out! In other words, do it at your own risk and we're not sacrificing any American lives for your corporate treasury.

[Poohbah]

In other words, you'd give every nation in the world a license to steal from Americans.

Followed by every country in the world taking you up on your offer.

Followed by giving every American's 401K a huge hit.

[FITZ]

So here's a thought! Since the government cannot stop any American corporation from outsourcing, maybe they ought to at least tell them that if they get taken over by some third world bandito, they are on their own and the American military absolutely will not come down to bail their sorry butts out! In other words, do it at your own risk and we're not sacrificing any American lives for your corporate treasury.

Bump to that thought --- and we should end all corporate welfare.