Posted on 11/27/2002 6:17:14 PM PST by ambrose
These Mexis can't do interstate hauling. International only. This would put serious limitations on their profitability because the further away from the border they get, the harder it would be to find a backhaul and without a backhaul, there is no profit.
To solve this problem, the Mexis had to develop relationships with US trucking firms. In other words, US trucking companies have bought into Mexican trucking companies. Usually at the 50% level. Although I don't know any specifics, it is likely that some Mexican trucking companies have bought into US companies.
And this is part of the rub. These US companies that made the investment in contemplation of phase-in of NAFTA trucking regs were denied the chance to make a profit on that investment. But the Teamsters benefitted.
This whole thing is just another pile of dog doo that Clinton left behind for Bush to clean-up.
http://www.carlisle.army.mil/usassi/ssipubs/pubs2002/21cntury/21cntury.pdf
. . . I think we shortchange ourselves in our own hemisphere from not paying more attention beyond the Free Trade Area of the Americas, which obviously is very important.1
Rep. Robert Menendez (D-NJ)We seek not just neighbors but strong partners. We seek not just progress but shared prosperity. With persistence and courage, we shaped the last century into an American century. With leadership and commitment, this can be the century of the Americas . Should I become president, I will look south, not as an afterthought, but as a fundamental commitment to my presidency.2
Gov. George W. Bush (R-TX)Introduction and Significant Trends.
Each century there are few opportunities for a major powersuch as the United Statesto make a monumental change in grand strategy for an important region of the world. Today, the nation states of the Western Hemisphere possess a fleeting moment to create a new community. Regionalism is on the rise around the world and in the Americas, and with it comes new ways of interacting economically, politically, socially, and militarily. States devote considerable thought and planning to economic issues, particularly trade, but precious little has been devoted to the security cooperation imperative that arises from these other integration areas.
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The main reason I am a recovering, er, recovered liberal and New Conservative because of his and her lies.
The main reason I am a recovering, er, recovered liberal and New Conservative because of his and her lies.
I doubt they'll have to prove they are even literate. It's insane to allow foreigners in big trucks access to all our highways if they don't have even minimal English language ability. Why have signs at all?
I read that Mexican bus companies are to be included ----how easy now for illegals to travel to their destination, they can board a bus in Mexico and go whereever they please.
I think they do care, it is all part of George HW Bush's "New World Order," they care about pushing forward with it. It gets worse, state, county, and city elected officials have been brainwashed into helping the cause along.
It is becoming more obvious every day, that those of us who oppose it are going to be squashed like bugs.
They don't reimburse us for all the free medical care their citizens are getting ---the Mexican government will not pay for any damage done to American citizens by the accidents their truck drivers cause or are involved in.
And for 18 months these trucks and buses don't need to pass any inspection.
Now let's take back the White House!
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