A sad inheritance of the feudal Spanish system

by cubrock, Friday, October 17, 2014, 21:48 (3630 days ago) @ Paul

of governance. I once read an economist stating that if Mexico was truly capitalistic that it would be the richest nation on earth. How short-sighted for the ruling class of a country to keep the "common man" down to maintain their power and wealth. They would be far richer if they allowed everyone access to developing the economy. But, then they wouldn't feel as powerful and power is what it is all about. The curse of the Fall - "You will be just like God!" said the serpent. And we have tried to be God ever since.

Reading on-the-ground reports from you and Jim Taylor of what life is like in other countries is very eye-opening for this American.