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I can understand that.  It definitely seems that this story coming out now could have an impact on who wins.

Back on the economic situation, I'm remembering back in 2006 that AMLO had a plank in his platform to build on Mexico's oil resources by developing the plastics and other industries that use it as feedstock.  With the proximity to the US market, this seems like a real winner.

And I'll give my consent to any government that does not deny a man a living wage-Billy Bragg

by ManfromMiddletown (manfrommiddletown at lycos dot com) on Fri Jun 29th, 2012 at 09:16:35 PM EST
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