Those who regard Mexico as a second-rate, third-world joke will find a measure of vindication in the latest political news from the worlds leading exporter of illegal aliens.
To wit, the principles of democracy, rule of law, and ballots not bullets all took a serious hit when President-elect Felipe Calderon was forced to take charge of the Mexican presidential residence at just after midnight on December 1.
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"I have received the presidential offices from President Vicente Fox, the start of the process of taking possession of the presidency," Calderon said. "Later, I will appear before Congress to take the constitutional oath."
In a bizarre confirmation of Mexicos status as a third-world nightmare, lawmakers from Calderons party and those from the party of Lopez Obrador, whom Calderon defeated in the July 2 election, scuffled to take control of the congressional stage where Calderon is to be inaugurated.
The opposing groups seized a section of the stage each, refusing to leave in a three-day standoff. Thus, the Mother of all Mexican standoffs set the stage for Calderons Midnight Madness.
Calderon offered a bit of hope for law-abiding people all across the globe when he said: "We have to confront crime with vigorous action."
Well said, Felipe! When can we expect to see some vigorous action by your government to keep Mexican citizens from their criminal invasion of America?
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