The senate passed Bush's proposed Merida Initiative June 26. For those
that are unfamiliar with the M.I., it is an anti-drug assistance deal
with Mexico. In short, we give them money and their corrupt government
officials, military, and cops will stop the drug trade. Yeah right, I
see that happening. The U.S. will give Mexico $400 million and other
Central American nations will receive $65 million. The story can be
read
here.
And by the way, we will give them this money with no stipulations.
Why would anyone think this is a good idea? I think we've been scammed!
Retired General Wesley Clark's view on John McCain's national security experience: