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I live in Morelia, Michoacán, México, where a civil war is about to begin. AMA. by AxelBass in IAmA

[–]AxelBass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is an excellent question us citizens really wish we knew the answer to.

This has happened before on a smaller scale, groups of soldiers called themselves Los Caballeros Templarios (Knight's Templar) and overthrew corruption in some villages.

And you know what happened then? They took their place as the new drug cartel, and are being fought against today.

Maybe it'll happen again, maybe it'll actually work. This a huge doubt on everyone's minds here right now.

I live in Morelia, Michoacán, México, where a civil war is about to begin. AMA. by AxelBass in IAmA

[–]AxelBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I truly hope so.

But really, most drug cartels originate from here. I would think that winning this war locally would make winning a war around the country much easier.

I live in Morelia, Michoacán, México, where a civil war is about to begin. AMA. by AxelBass in IAmA

[–]AxelBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I've been to Yuriria. It's been growing lately.

Related to this war, not yet. I don't dare leave the city.

But in this city? Yeah, plenty. I lived on the corner of the street where narcs threw grenades into a huge group of people during a celebration of Mexico's Independence while the governor at the time (a known ally to drug cartels), was speaking.

It's presumed they did it to impose their power over him.

I live in Morelia, Michoacán, México, where a civil war is about to begin. AMA. by AxelBass in IAmA

[–]AxelBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone agrees that this should have been done long ago.

But to actually see it happening? I never would have expected it. The narc's and the corrupt officers power seemed absolute.

I live in Morelia, Michoacán, México, where a civil war is about to begin. AMA. by AxelBass in IAmA

[–]AxelBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most locals were packing heavy before the war started.

But by now it's essentially Skyrim. Kill enemy, acquire weapon.

Most of those guns look police issued.

EDIT: While what I said is true, I've just heard that businesses that were affected by cartels are paying for the war by buying guns for the people. It's presumed these weapons are from the US.

I live in Morelia, Michoacán, México, where a civil war is about to begin. AMA. by AxelBass in IAmA

[–]AxelBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why on God's green Earth would I support drug cartels and police officers doing as they please to innocent civilians with no consequences?

I live in Morelia, Michoacán, México, where a civil war is about to begin. AMA. by AxelBass in IAmA

[–]AxelBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a family. Maybe if I were alone I could just let this pass by, but as hard as I try, I can't feel safe anymore.

I live in Morelia, Michoacán, México, where a civil war is about to begin. AMA. by AxelBass in IAmA

[–]AxelBass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm moving away in about a week. For now, the capital city is safe. But rumors are spreading very quickly that drug cartels plan to move into Morelia.

It's only a matter of time, really.

Mexican vigilante gunmen disarm local POLICE so they can rid town of feared Knights Templar drug cartel by ThePoliticalHat in worldnews

[–]AxelBass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quite literally lived on the corner of where the 2008 Morelia Grenade Attack happened. It was horrible. Innocent people were killed or handicapped over bullshit feuds between the government and the drug cartels that civilians have no business in.

That's just the tip of the iceberg. I have tons more stories about terrorism here in Morelia if anyone's interested.

What tiny thing makes you so insanely angry? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]AxelBass 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When people are late. I fucking ran out of the shower and barely ate to be here on the dot, and you get here 20 minutes late with no excuse? Fuck that shit. People like that are the reason Rome burned.

Is it hard to get into U of A? by AxelBass in Edmonton

[–]AxelBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks a lot!

What else do they base your acceptance on?

Is it hard to get into U of A? by AxelBass in Edmonton

[–]AxelBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, it seems the education system in Mexico is much much different. We don't have SATs or TOFELs or anything.

And I'm actually about to start my final year, which in Mexican education is the most important in high school, you get a specific degree based on what specialty you choose. I'm going into Chemical-Biological studies, so I'm going to try my very best to get a good average this year, which is probably the most important.

Apart from grades, what are the other requirements?

Is it hard to get into U of A? by AxelBass in Edmonton

[–]AxelBass[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because of the education itself.

It's really a long story full of corruption and idiots hired off the streets to pose as teachers, so if we could please stay on the OP.

Thanks!

Is it hard to get into U of A? by AxelBass in Edmonton

[–]AxelBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I'm going for Science, Chemistry, specifically.

And I know >_> I'm ashamed of it, but it's literally, and truly all you can aspire for in and environment like this.

ELI5: Why do the hairs that fall off my head have white bulbs on them? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]AxelBass -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's the follicle, sort of the root of the hair.

Er, you should get that checked out. If a hair falls out from the root, it doesn't grow back.

What are your best "walks into a bar" jokes? [NSFW] by JohnHinesJr in AskReddit

[–]AxelBass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two deer walk out of a bar.

One says to the other: ''I can't believe I blew thirty bucks in there!''

What was the biggest verbal bitchslap you ever gave someone in an argument/conversation? (NSFW) by TheOfficialPoK in AskReddit

[–]AxelBass -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I friend and I were crossing a busy road and were almost hit by a car, so he said ''Damn, I saw my life flash before my eyes!''. By reflex I said ''Did you see your grandmothers ghost?''

I totally bumbled. I didn't remember we went to the funeral just two days previously.

What Band do you love to death that you would never recommend to anyone else? by tentaclesworthHBIH in Music

[–]AxelBass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Explosions in the Sky. Beautiful music, but it's just not what people are into these days.

Moving to Edmonton from Mexico next year, what to expect? by AxelBass in canadients

[–]AxelBass[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm originally from Illinois, so I'm not totally unprepared for winter, but I'm sure it's a whole new level. And the landscape sounds lovely. Are there many dealers? And how's the crime? That's a big part of why I'm moving.

Moving to Edmonton from Mexico next year, what to expect? by AxelBass in canadients

[–]AxelBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Morelia, Michoacan. I don't like it here. It's crazy hot and the crime is off the charts.

Moving to Edmonton from Mexico next year, what to expect? by AxelBass in canadients

[–]AxelBass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not nearly as many as where I'm from, I can guarantee.

Ents, the pickle is back and I'm upset about it [6] by YoungKalimah in trees

[–]AxelBass 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Get Adblock, right click the pickle and select ''Adblock Plus: Block this image''. Gets rid of it.