Mexican drug lord "El Mencho" killed in military operation (www.reuters.com)
from Valnao@sh.itjust.works to world@lemmy.world on 22 Feb 18:56
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queerdo@feddit.online on 22 Feb 19:06 next collapse

I’m sure this will finally end the totally necessary and effective war on drugs. Thank god we spend billions on that rather than on any kind of social services!!

Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works on 22 Feb 19:51 next collapse

Are you seriously suggesting we just leave the cartels alone? They’re some of the most evil people on the planet.

NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io on 22 Feb 20:06 collapse

Yes, leave them to the people who actually have to live with the consequences of their existence; they're more likely to do actually effective things rather than drop a bomb and make everything worse. If you want to do something about some of the most evil people on the planet, go bomb Congress or Wall Street (the White House will do in a pinch).

Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works on 22 Feb 21:08 collapse

First, this was a shootout, not a bombing. Second, it was the Mexican military, who I’m pretty sure feel the effects of their actions, living in the country and all.

NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io on 22 Feb 21:44 collapse

Yes, I'm saying that Americans should let Mexicans (including the Mexican military) deal with their cartel problem and stay out of it.

Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works on 22 Feb 21:50 collapse

Isn’t that precisely what’s happening here though? I’m a bit confused about what your point is.

Maeve@kbin.earth on 22 Feb 19:53 collapse

I hope it was one of the CIA prize assets.

PorradaVFR@lemmy.world on 22 Feb 19:42 next collapse

They always said he was a real mensch…o.

etchinghillside@reddthat.com on 22 Feb 20:54 collapse

Which military.

Edit: separate video came across my feed – joint venture between US/MX forces. Retaliation has begun at several airports and other areas.

Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works on 22 Feb 21:08 collapse

It’s in the article.

etchinghillside@reddthat.com on 22 Feb 22:04 collapse

DM me your Reuters login so I can read it. Thanks.