Good article.
The “Mexican patriotism” angle would be addressed by TDY (or whatever moves them) of SF to LE.
Big LE pay for our warriors. No US military in the battle.
An outrageous attack on US by cartels would be grounds for real war, even to the ‘Mexican patriots’.
The big issue would be giving cartel money to Mexico, and protecting cooperating politicians. officials and their families.
Did you see what that loser noobie wrote about Kurt Schlichtet. He called him a loser. Of course he is entitled to his opinion, we however know better. Kurt Sclichter is not a loser