The Truth About Mexico!

Economic Discrepancy

May 14th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

M: Don’t you think it’s weird that my dad’s electric bill gets such a bigger subsidy from the government than ours does? I mean, does CFE honestly think that Telchac Puerto is a poorer town than Chelem?

J: Yeah, seriously. They have a lighthouse, for chrissake.

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  1. Comment by Theresa in Merida on 14 May 2008:

    Your subsidy goes down with consumption. If your dad uses less electricity he gets a better subsidy. It makes sense if you look at it from a Mexican standpoint. If you use less luz it’s because you have less stuff that consumes electricity therefore you must be economically disadvantaged so you need a bigger subsidy.
    regards,
    Theresa

  2. Comment by Angela on 15 May 2008:

    That is retarded!

  3. Comment by Theresa in Merida on 15 May 2008:

    It’s not retarded, it’s Mexico! LOL…which is why TIM is so commonly cited as a reason for stuff being the way it is here.
    regards,
    Theresa

    ps: incase you are unfamilar with Tim, it means This Is Mexico. Most confusing or seeminly illogical things can be blamed on Tim.

  4. Comment by Melissa on 17 May 2008:

    I don’t know…I kind of think that makes sense.

  5. Comment by Sooz on 24 May 2008:

    TIM…..now I know, that’s the little bast*rd that’s been bringing all of these seemingly simple processes to a snails pace. I guess I have to relinquish my usual excuse of heat stroke:)

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