Can supporters explain why "Mexico's Rich Don't Like To Pay Taxes — They Think You Should."?
Mexico Is Rich Mexican wealthy play American taxpayers for suckers Certainly there are many poor people in Mexico, since perhaps half the country lives in poverty. However, the nation as a whole is quite rich — see the documented facts listed below — and could well finance the sort of improvements in education and infrastructure that would better the living standards of all Mexicans. But the Mexican ultra-rich, like telecommunications magnate Carlos Slim shown here, don't like to tax themselves for investment the country badly needs for infrastructure and education, and it helps them greatly that the American taxpayer has been forced to support Mexicans living in the United States. Interestingly, the Forbes list of billionaires published in 2006 showed Carlos Slim moving up to the number three spot among the world's richest men. Every dollar spent in U.S. taxes for social services for illegal aliens frees up additional cash to be sent south as part of the annual remittances which provided $20 billion in 2005. According to the CNN news show Lou Dobbs Tonight (3/21/05), "Remittances, as they're called, are expected to become Mexico's primary source of income this year, surpassing the amount of money that Mexico makes on oil exports for the first time ever." So when el Presidente Vicente Fox complains that the "dignity" of Mexicans living illegally in America requires that they receive free healthcare on the U.S. taxpayer's dime, he is really talking about increased remittances to keep their whole corrupt system afloat. Consider these relevent facts: • Mexico has the second-highest highest Gross Domestic Product in Latin America, after being #1 for several years over second-place Brazil. • When measured in GDP per capita, Mexico ranks #1 as of 2005, ahead of Chile and Venezuela. • According to Forbes magazine, a substantial proportion of Latin American billionaires, 10 out of 26, were Mexican as of 2005. • Mexico raises less revenue through taxation than nearly any other Latin American country, just 12 percent which is one reason why the nation's wealth is not better utilized. By comparison, the United States takes in 25-28 percent of its gross domestic profit in taxes. Even Brazil taxes itself at twice the Mexican rate. • Economist Gary Hufbauer of the Institute for International Economics has remarked, "It's up to Mexico to solve its problem, and basically the wealthy classes do not want to tax themselves, period. While I'm not usually an advocate for larger government, Mexico is a country where public investment, done wisely, could pay huge dividends." • Mexico expert Prof. George Grayson of William and Mary College calls Mexico an "immensely wealthy nation." • Mexico's economy is the world's tenth largest. • When the ruling party needed a hefty sum for the 1994 election, Presidente Salinas leaned on a group of rich businessmen to write $25 million checks each at an infamous dinner party, where contributions totaled a staggering $750 million by evening's end. Compare that with the measly $150 million campaign chest in spring 2004 that President Bush had accumulated after three years in office. • Freedom House notes the cost of corruption: "According a recent study by the Mexico chapter of Transparency International, some $2.3 billion-approximately 1 percent-of the country's economic production goes to officials in bribes, with the poorest families paying nearly 14 percent of their income in bribes." • Ricas y Famosas — Rich and Famous is a book of photos that takes a peek at the hidden world of the Mexican ultra-rich. Photographer Daniela Rossell used her membership in the exclusive club to reveal the decadent lifestyles of blonde women in gold lamé. It is a shocking view of the most extreme ostentatious wealth among great poverty. http://www.limitstogrowth.org/WEB-text/mexicoisrich.html
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you are correct in what you asked and not only do they not to pay taxes but they do not like to give to charity one of the wealthiest men in mexico laughed when he was asked if he gives to charity stating that he deserves to keep his money and is not like an american that feels the need to give to charity..
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What "supporters" are you talking about here? Is this something political? I think this statement, presumably from your link says it all, " "It's up to Mexico to solve its problem, and basically the wealthy classes do not want to tax themselves, period. While I'm not usually an advocate for larger government, Mexico is a country where public investment, done wisely, could pay huge dividends." I mean there pretty much sums it up. I think if I were a Republican this would be an ideal country, no welfare and spreading the wealth around that's just communism and socialism, its just awful stuff. Why is this even posted in the immigration section in the first place? You should take this question elsewhere..... you know..... I have this crazy idea that "illegal immigration" is not meant to target race or ethnic groups.... but just solve the problems of undocumented people, be it by deportation or immigration reform.... but it seems to me like a lot of people sure like to target people of Mexican background..... hmmm..... but that would be crazy.... we all know illegal immigration has nothing do with racism, scapegoating, bigotry, RIGHT?????? That being said I take all those links with a grain of salt, a bunch of dead links and links to non-trusting sources.... like I'll believe that. Why don't you link us with peer reviewed papers and government information. EDIT: 2 Thumb downs already, SHOCKER! I'm seriously SHOCKED! I mean SERIOUSLY, SERIOUSLY SHOCKED. Maybe if I insulted "illegal immigrants" I would get more thumbs up.....
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All of these stories are old but do go along the lines of corruption. That is the biggest problem in Mexico. As an added point; prior to Ex-President Fox, all of the these people were of the PRI party, which was one of the most corrupt political parties. They were in power for over 71 years, which was when Mexico began to deteriorate. Porfirio Diaz was the first to have turned his back on his people and greed became his friend and ruled Mexico for over 35 years, as if he were the king. Prior to Diaz, Mexico was prosperous.
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Illegal aliens seem to think that they can show up at any where and demand any services that they want. The entitlement mentality is plunging America into debt and is destructive to both those who live by it and those who pay for it. Where are UN peacekeeping troops for the mission of halting Mexican drug lords and cartels?(sarcasm)
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Mexicans are lazy in general.
