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A national disgrace what happened there and is still going on. They are AMERICANS. But Donnie threw them some paper towels so all is well.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostA national disgrace what happened there and is still going on. They are AMERICANS. But Donnie threw them some paper towels so all is well.
The reality is this folks, a consensus among scholars, lawmakers and policymakers is that Puerto Ricans are not entitled to a constitutional citizenship status. While Puerto Ricans are officially U.S. citizens, the territory remains unincorporated. This contradiction has enabled the governance of Puerto Rico as a separate and unequal territory that belongs to, but is not a part of, the United States. It other words, we helped you out of the water when you were drowning because you couldn't swim, but now you have to get back home the same way you got to the water.
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Which is why we they should be helped. They've been citizens for decades. Turning our back on them is not what this country is about, but it is what the MAWA (Make America White Again) president is very much about.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostPR was a disgrace before the hurricane. A bankrupt territory of the US whose dilapidated infrastructure was already failing daily across the country. Throw in a natural disaster and wha-la, a total mess. PR told congress after the storm that 64 people had died from the storm. Now, a year later they bumped it up to over 1400! Talking about a disgrace! How do you miss your count by over 1300 people! Now PR wants the US to totally rebuild the country due to a natural disaster. What has PR offered? Not a damn thing! In this case, the US is like an insurance company, you only get back what you had to begin with...a mess! FEMA goes into a disaster area for a minimal amount of time to help right after an emergency. PR wanted FEMA to hang out forever!
The reality is this folks, a consensus among scholars, lawmakers and policymakers is that Puerto Ricans are not entitled to a constitutional citizenship status. While Puerto Ricans are officially U.S. citizens, the territory remains unincorporated. This contradiction has enabled the governance of Puerto Rico as a separate and unequal territory that belongs to, but is not a part of, the United States. It other words, we helped you out of the water when you were drowning because you couldn't swim, but now you have to get back home the same way you got to the water.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThis is pure ignorance! The complexities of the Puerto Rican economy are mostly due to the limitations of the complex relationship PR has with the US. Did you know how the US sugar industry benefitted from the acquisition of this territory? have you heard of the US jones act which basically has been increasing the cost of living exponentially since 1917 and it impairs the territory’s ability to engage in foreign trade with other countries? These are just a few things of many limitations that have been imposed to the PR economy. Despite this the Puerto Rican people have defended this Country our Country (USA) in all wars dating back to WWI. Puerto Ricans have served in disproportionate numbers (Higher %) when compared against any of the states.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThe only ignorance is that you need to understand more of what the Jones Act is all about, shipping! The overall impact of the Jones Act on Puerto Rico is small and negative, but probably rising over time. It is small because shipping is just one part of the overall economy and the cost differential is not that large. In addition, as the Federal Reserve and others have found, having a protected industry increases stability and predictability, which itself adds value, counteracting part of the increased costs. Thus, overall there is cost, but it is not that great. It pales in comparison to the numerous structural problems plaguing the Puerto Rican economy pre-Maria: massive levels of government debt, high unemployment, a shrinking labor force, etc. For those from PR that served, or are serving, thank you for your service. For those PR's on the island, it is time to get to work!
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostPlease educate yourself, dont just read the report that was prepared by the US Maritime industry on this subject.
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