Mexico to Trump: No funding for wall, but we’ll help Texas

[Breccia]

I cannot believe how upset some of you are getting over Mexico helping people who are in danger because of a storm.
They did the same with Hurricane Katrina and several other natural disasters.

Yes, I admit, I don't get it either. It's a catastrophe. And they're literally right next door to Texas, making the relief effort they could bring immediate.

[draynay]

I cannot believe how upset some of you are getting over Mexico helping people who are in danger because of a storm.
They did the same with Hurricane Katrina and several other natural disasters.

Its called racism.

[Tijuana]

http://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/09/04/katrina.world.aid/
http://www.heritage.org/homeland-sec...d-the-gulf-oil

We have, at least financial aid, just on a very limited basis. It's very much something that the US needs to improve upon. The US also accepts aid in the way of personnel - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...=.c40fdd3f5b5a

Regardless, the notion of Mexico giving us financial aid is obviously ridiculous, given we aid them.

[Edge-]

Regardless, the notion of Mexico giving us financial aid is obviously ridiculous, given we aid them.

No, it's not. Foreign aid is given for various reasons, and disaster relief aid can be received in return without issue. Though are they offering financial aid as well? We accepted their help during Katrina back in 2005, when their troops came up to help with relief efforts. This seems to be a similar offer of assistance in the way of personnel to help with search and rescue, logistical/coordination, medical etc. I don't see specific offers of financial aid (feel free to link any), though even then I don't see the issue.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...=.639998f5dca6

What's your beef here? You seem to take umbrage at our neighbor offering aid during a time when I'm sure the people of Houston don't give a rats ass who is pulling them off rooftops, providing them with blankets/food and shelter, or rendering medical assistance, they're just happy to have any help they can get.

[Crissi]

Regardless, the notion of Mexico giving us financial aid is obviously ridiculous, given we aid them.

It's giving Texas, who is a big partner with them and has a very beneficial relationship with them, financial aid. Its part of being a good neighbor, given how much my state and Mexico interact.

[Sorshen]

I cannot believe how upset some of you are getting over Mexico helping people who are in danger because of a storm.
They did the same with Hurricane Katrina and several other natural disasters.

Those damn bad hombres helping us, making us look bad!

[Cthulhu 2020]

We already have ~30 million Mexicans here illegally.

[citation needed]

[TZucchini]

[citation needed]

I've heard a lot of really smart people talking about that 30 million figure.

[Breccia]

Trump has not yet responded.

[draynay]

Trump has not yet responded.

He's busy on the campaign trail, rallying his supporters/victims and making impossible promises.

[Edge-]

Trump has not yet responded.

I wouldn't be remotely surprised if he was trying to figure out a way to use this for leverage in the NAFTA renegotiations...or that he feels like if he accepts it it will place the US at a disadvantage in the negotiations : /

[Machismo]

We should test some bombs out on Mexico, see how many wise ass comments they make in the future

At least we know you also seek violence against Mexicans, as well. Is it all brown people you don't like, or just Mexicans and Arabs?

[Jastall]

Regardless, the notion of Mexico giving us financial aid is obviously ridiculous, given we aid them.

Pretty sure the people of Houston will take any aid they can get and be thankful for it. Looking a gift helicopter in the mouth doesn't sound too smart when your city is flooded and grandma has to be airlifted.

[satimy]

At least we know you also seek violence against Mexicans, as well. Is it all brown people you don't like, or just Mexicans and Arabs?

I want to conquer Canada first, a lot of resources for us.

[schwarzkopf]

The reason Mexico can provide aid is because they are right there, next to the problem ... so even if they add 5% to the US efforts - it is FANTASTIC.

Also - given there is little chance of significant federal funding for the disaster anytime this year - they need all the help they can get.

[Garnier Fructis]

We should test some bombs out on Mexico, see how many wise ass comments they make in the future

'Fuck the aid offer, they said some shit so we should bomb them.'

This is a 'real American' here folks.

Them sending up emergency personnel to help with search and rescue. Them providing logistical support. Them providing aid in terms of food, clothing etc.

I mean, do you think that foreign aid is a one way street, or something?

It's like saying that '5 - 3 + 2 = 4' doesn't make sense because '0 + 4 = 4.' In other words, 'how can there be change in both directions when the net is in one direction?'

[LaserSharkDFB]

Regardless, the notion of Mexico giving us financial aid is obviously ridiculous, given we aid them.

“The government of Mexico takes this opportunity to express its full solidarity with the people and government of the United States for the damages caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and reports that we have offered the US government all the help and cooperation that can be provided by the different Mexican governmental agencies to deal with the impacts of this natural disaster, as good neighbors should always do in times of difficulty,” a statement from the government read.

Nothing there about financial aid. On the other hand, additional supplies, equipment, manpower (and you can cram that bit about 30 million immigrants where the sun don't shine), and expertise is nothing to be sneezed at if your primary concern is to help out American citizens in their time of greatest need. If, however, you think national pride is more important than real life consequences, then by all means go to Houston and start bailing.

Seriously. If you want to reject any offer of help to Houston, you haven't been watching enough news about Houston.

[Tijuana]

Pretty sure the people of Houston will take any aid they can get and be thankful for it. Looking a gift helicopter in the mouth doesn't sound too smart when your city is flooded and grandma has to be airlifted.

I said financial.

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Nothing there about financial aid. On the other hand, additional supplies, equipment, manpower (and you can cram that bit about 30 million immigrants where the sun don't shine), and expertise is nothing to be sneezed at if your primary concern is to help out American citizens in their time of greatest need. If, however, you think national pride is more important than real life consequences, then by all means go to Houston and start bailing.

Seriously. If you want to reject any offer of help to Houston, you haven't been watching enough news about Houston.

Did they all leave after helping last time? I sort of doubt it...

[Breccia]

Did they all leave after helping last time? I sort of doubt it...

Did you just suggest Mexican relief workers chose to use Katrina to illegally immigrate? Because that's what it sounds like.

[Edge-]

Did they all leave after helping last time? I sort of doubt it...

If you have any evidence that they didn't, by all means please provide links to some documented instances of those rescue workers not returning to Mexico but remaining in the US illegally. I'd be very keen to read all about it!