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Master and Commander
Posts: 1405
Location: Houston, TX (Best state in the US) | Subject: Puerto Rico
Not trying to stir up BS....just my ignorance. What is our benefit from keeping Puerto Rico as a protectorate?
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1796
Location: Albany, GA. | Subject: RE: Puerto Rico
Memories of the pier and was it Rosie's, the Lady(?) that ran it. |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2490
Location: East Coast of Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Puerto Rico
an't think of any benefit. Matter of fact, can't think of a reason. |
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 3667
Location: Kansas City Missouri | Subject: RE: Puerto Rico
It has a population of U.S. Citizens greater than 21 U.S. States, so thinking in terms of how America benefits seems misplaced.
https://www.puertoricoreport.com/puerto-rico-and-federal-income-tax/
Edited by GaryKC 2019-11-11 6:38 PM
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1796
Location: Albany, GA. | Subject: RE: Puerto Rico
If you are asking why should we foot the bill for Puerto Rico's reconstruction after the Hurricanes, then it is simple. Because we are the same pack of fools that has footed the bill for folks that live in flood prone areas and continue to rebuild with our money in exactly the same place. Why we foot the bill for folks that actually choose to live on land below sea level. Why we shell out money for dams and levees to allow folks to try and live in areas that routinely flood. Why we subside rich folks beach front houses with cheap insurance. When we all know in our heart of hearts, folks are getting rich scamming this money to their own benefit, especially the politicians. Yet for some reason we keep re-electing these crooks. So why not Puerto Rico? |
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 3667
Location: Kansas City Missouri | Subject: RE: Puerto Rico
Years ago, I worked on a few boats while below sea level, never knew bout "Why we foot the bill for folks that actually choose to live on land below sea level."
-Spongewalt Georgiapants
Edited by GaryKC 2019-11-11 7:35 AM
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 853
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First and foremost because they are US citizens. Walt makes a comment about money spent on supporting and taking care of US citizens. We do the same thing for The people of Mexafornia, US citizen and plenty of non citizens.
As U.S. citizens, Puerto Ricans receive many of the same financial benefits, and liabilities, of their mainland counterparts. They pay most federal taxes, including payroll, Social Security and Medicare taxes. But they do not pay federal personal income taxes. Puerto Ricans receive many, but not all, federal benefits. Think of all the non US citizens we support who contribute nothing. |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1405
Location: Houston, TX (Best state in the US) | Subject: RE: Puerto Rico
Thanks for the responses. I think fortyrod nailed it....they are American Citizens who deserve better gummint than their corrupt leaders. |
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