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Are Puerto Rican's doing enough to help themselves?
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:01 am
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:01 am
I know it's not a complete apples to apples comparison, but American's response to Hurricane Harvey and Puerto Rico's response to Hurricane Maria are night and day different.
With Harvey, private citizens came out in droves to rescue people on their own. They had so many volunteers in shelters that they had to turn volunteers away. The power companies were working like mad men around the clock to restore power to the city. It was really amazing how the city came together and got stuff done, even with much of the city under water. And most of the government response was the LOCAL and STATE governments. They didn't rely on the federal government. Texas was prepared and took care of themselves.
Now contrast that with Puerto Rico, and it doesn't seem like they are doing anything to help themselves and want the U.S. federal government to do everything for them.
Am I mistaken? Because that's what it seems like to me as an outsider.
With Harvey, private citizens came out in droves to rescue people on their own. They had so many volunteers in shelters that they had to turn volunteers away. The power companies were working like mad men around the clock to restore power to the city. It was really amazing how the city came together and got stuff done, even with much of the city under water. And most of the government response was the LOCAL and STATE governments. They didn't rely on the federal government. Texas was prepared and took care of themselves.
Now contrast that with Puerto Rico, and it doesn't seem like they are doing anything to help themselves and want the U.S. federal government to do everything for them.
Am I mistaken? Because that's what it seems like to me as an outsider.
This post was edited on 10/1/17 at 8:05 am
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Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:03 am to PrimeTime Money
My experience with PRs is that they don't like doing too much, ever.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:04 am to PrimeTime Money
The roads are wiped out. The shelters were blown down. Most of the communication is dead.
Oh yeah. Tell me what roads lead to Puerto Rico?
The island was obliterated and trump is a little bitch who is complaining.
The world is watching how the USA is taking care of its citizens.
Oh yeah. Tell me what roads lead to Puerto Rico?
The island was obliterated and trump is a little bitch who is complaining.
The world is watching how the USA is taking care of its citizens.
This post was edited on 10/1/17 at 8:05 am
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:05 am to mahdragonz
quote:
The island was obliterated and trump is a little bitch who is complaining.
Pretty sure it's the mayor who was throwing the hissy fit
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:06 am to PrimeTime Money
Delete your apostrophe.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:07 am to idlewatcher
quote:
Pretty sure it's the mayor who was throwing the hissy fit
They are running out of drinking water.
You think she needs to curtsy before asking?
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:08 am to mahdragonz
quote:Much if the roads in Houston were not navigable as much of the city was under water. There are still shelters in PR. There were communication issues here in Houston too.
The roads are wiped out. The shelters were blown down. Most of the communication is dead.
I'm not saying it's an apples to apples comparison, but the responses seem to be much different regardless.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:08 am to mahdragonz
quote:
trump is a little bitch who is complaining.
The mayor had time to make shirts and hats, and bitch on tv in front of boxes of food.
Neighboring mayors are saying she isn't going to FEMA meetings and not cooperating with federal employees. Governor is saying Trump is doing fantastic. L.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:10 am to mahdragonz
quote:
The roads are wiped out. The shelters were blown down. Most of the communication is dead.
Oh yeah. Tell me what roads lead to Puerto Rico?
The island was obliterated and trump is a little bitch who is complaining.
The world is watching how the USA is taking care of its citizens.
Geraldo Rivera is on tv right now blowing holes in your narrative.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:10 am to PrimeTime Money
quote:
I'm not saying it's an apples to apples comparison, but the responses seem to be much different regardless.
You are absolutely right. Houston got aid much much faster
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:13 am to PrimeTime Money
No, they are waiting for others to do it for them.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:13 am to Ebbandflow
quote:
Houston got aid much much faster
PR is an island. The supplies/people are already there, but no drivers to move them. The mayor isn't cooperating with neighboring mayors and FEMA
This post was edited on 10/1/17 at 8:14 am
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:14 am to Ebbandflow
quote:Houston was being taken care of by it's own city government and the state government. They of course got some aid from the federal government, but the vast majority of the supplies and response team like the national guard was all local.
You are absolutely right. Houston got aid much much faster
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:18 am to PrimeTime Money
look around at your neighbors. Do they grow vegetables in a garden? Do they have tools,like chainsaws and stuff? axes? picks? different shovels?
It aint just the Ricos,they are just the first victims to make it obvious about our modern day problems.
I worded that wrong,they are not the first,just the latest,but they are showcasing it in spectacular fashion.
How about some personal responsibility and preparation?
Are we too busy at the disco?
It aint just the Ricos,they are just the first victims to make it obvious about our modern day problems.
I worded that wrong,they are not the first,just the latest,but they are showcasing it in spectacular fashion.
How about some personal responsibility and preparation?
Are we too busy at the disco?
This post was edited on 10/1/17 at 9:40 am
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:19 am to CoachChappy
The mayor of San Juan is back pedaling while being interviewed by Geraldo but still lying about people dying. GR asked her where people are dying and she said, "well, they will die, if they can't get vital supplies". Duh!
Glad she is being exposed for being a total political hack. I hope those despicable people aren't allowed statehood.
Glad she is being exposed for being a total political hack. I hope those despicable people aren't allowed statehood.
This post was edited on 10/1/17 at 8:20 am
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:22 am to PrimeTime Money
quote:i think the massive difference in response has been by the citizenry affected. Texans, neighbors, even louisianans worked without being asked or paid. Everyone collectively did everything they could. It doesn't feel like that's happening in PR
Houston was being taken care of by it's own city government and the state government. They of course got some aid from the federal government, but the vast majority of the supplies and response team like the national guard was all local.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:24 am to Ebbandflow
quote:
Houston got aid much much faster
Why exactly do you think that happened?
Are you saying FEMA started it s process to get relief
To Houston faster than PR?
You think MAYBE the fact the PR is an island MIGHT
something to do with it?????
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:31 am to LSUTIGER in TEXAS
quote:Yeah that's what I'm saying. Texans and others just jumped into action without being asked. There were so many volunteers that they were turning people away. The minute the water receded on our street, neighbors whose houses weren't affected helped those who were gut their houses and contractors were on the scene starting repairs immediately. It was amazing how the water receded and in no time the entire block was a construction zone. Happened so fast.
i think the massive difference in response has been by the citizenry affected. Texans, neighbors, even louisianans worked without being asked or paid. Everyone collectively did everything they could. It doesn't feel like that's happening in PR
This post was edited on 10/1/17 at 8:35 am
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:31 am to Bunyan
quote:
PR is an island. The supplies/people are already there, but no drivers to move them. The mayor isn't cooperating with neighboring mayors and FEMA
This issue of no truck drivers is unbelievable, I heard this 3 days ago. There's over 3 million people on that island and the locals can't come up with a few hundred people who can drive a damn truck?
So all the emergency supplies are waiting to be distributed and the Puerto Rican's can't even supply the truck drivers? These helpless people will probably complain the bottled water is too warm and the ready to eat meals are too cold.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:34 am to RD Dawg
quote:That's not true. Texas was prepared. They had their own aid. The federal government did help, but the vast majority was done locally.
Why exactly do you think that happened?
Are you saying FEMA started it s process to get relief
To Houston faster than PR?
You think MAYBE the fact the PR is an island MIGHT
something to do with it?????
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