I said nothing about other countries being better, or at all. I'm just saying that the idea of annexing Mexico isn't an easy one, has dramatic downsides, and untapped reserves - which could take years and years to develop - might not be enough.

I have no problem blue-sky thinking, just don't jump up my ass when I take the opposite side. And especially don't accuse me of things I didn't even mention. It's intellectually dishonest.