Comments Thread For: Mayorga: I Will Do Puerto Rico a Favor on March 12

[coufsax]

God, can we do just a little reseach before posting dumb sht. Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth State of America. Translation: Is another state of the Union on its own terms; it could also be consider a Colony from the USA.
But for God sake, The 30 by 90 mile little Island is not a Country, but Mayorga will never know that because he doesn't read.

We may not be a "country" politically but culturally we are. We have our own music, traditions, food etc. It doesn't matter what a paper says. Some see us as a free state of the USA some see us as a country associated to the USA. Colony or country we see our citizenship as a pass to enter USA when we want and doesn't mean we are "Americans".

[coufsax]

Well for one a "country" is not a "territory" of the United States numb nuts!!!

If Puerto Rico was actually a country don't you think people would be Puerto Rican citizens and not US citizens?

Hmmmmmm I wonder?

Since when a paper that someone had the great idea of create, determine what I am? I think culture and traditions are stronger than a paper.

[coufsax]

Well for one a "country" is not a "territory" of the United States numb nuts!!!

If Puerto Rico was actually a country don't you think people would be Puerto Rican citizens and not US citizens?

Hmmmmmm I wonder?

So Team USA represents Puerto Rico on international competitions and olympic games? Is there a Team Puerto Rico? Hmmmmmmm I wonder?

[jcsantis]

So Team USA represents Puerto Rico on international competitions and olympic games? Is there a Team Puerto Rico? Hmmmmmmm I wonder?

Actually, there is a team Puerto Rico. The one that beat the US basketball "Dream Team" 92-73 in the 2004 Olympics....

Politics aside, as far as sports go, Puerto Rico IS considered a country with it's own Olympic team, etc. Now, you don't see team California at the Olympics, do you?

[coufsax]

Actually, there is a team Puerto Rico. The one that beat the US basketball "Dream Team" 92-73 in the 2004 Olympics....

Politics aside, as far as sports go, Puerto Rico IS considered a country with it's own Olympic team, etc. Now, you don't see team California at the Olympics, do you?

Haven't seen California at the Olympics.

Hmmmmmmm I wonder?

[BIGLOU]

Took Pin's advise and did some research.

CRITERIA FACTORS:

Has people who live there on an ongoing basis.
Yes, Puerto Rico is home to nearly four million people (2005). However, the people of Puerto Rico have been citizens of the United States since 1917.

Has economic activity and an organized economy. NOTE: A country regulates foreign and domestic trade and issues money.
No. While Puerto Rico has economic activity and an organized economy, it does not regulate foreign trade nor does it issue money. The United States dollar is used in Puerto Rico and the U.S. controls the economy.

Has a government that provides public services and police power.
No. While Puerto Rico has a police force, defense is provided by and the responsibility of the United States military.

Has sovereignty.
No. The United States claims Puerto Rico as its own and this is recognized internationally. In referendums held in 1967, 1993, and 1998, voters chose to retain commonwealth status and remain part of the United States.

Has external recognition.
No. No country recognizes Puerto Rico as an independent country. Even Puerto Rico recognizes its place as a territory of the United States. Puerto Rican voters have rejected independence three times (1967, 1993, and 1998).

Thus, Puerto Rico does not meet the criteria to be considered an independent country since it is truly a dependent territory of the United States.

Now that we got that straight, on to more exciting news.

COTTO tko's MOUTHYORGA (via bodyshot) in the 9th round.

[Jack_DempseyCSC]

can't wait till Junito Knocks him down and out.

[Left Right Left]

Thus, Puerto Rico does not meet the criteria to be considered an independent country since it is truly a dependent territory of the United States.

Now that we got that straight, on to more exciting news.

COTTO tko's MOUTHYORGA (via bodyshot) in the 9th round.[/QUOTE]

Nicely said!!

[DeelDough]

Took Pin's advise and did some research.

CRITERIA FACTORS:

Has people who live there on an ongoing basis.
Yes, Puerto Rico is home to nearly four million people (2005). However, the people of Puerto Rico have been citizens of the United States since 1917.

Has economic activity and an organized economy. NOTE: A country regulates foreign and domestic trade and issues money.
No. While Puerto Rico has economic activity and an organized economy, it does not regulate foreign trade nor does it issue money. The United States dollar is used in Puerto Rico and the U.S. controls the economy.

Has a government that provides public services and police power.
No. While Puerto Rico has a police force, defense is provided by and the responsibility of the United States military.

Has sovereignty.
No. The United States claims Puerto Rico as its own and this is recognized internationally. In referendums held in 1967, 1993, and 1998, voters chose to retain commonwealth status and remain part of the United States.

Has external recognition.
No. No country recognizes Puerto Rico as an independent country. Even Puerto Rico recognizes its place as a territory of the United States. Puerto Rican voters have rejected independence three times (1967, 1993, and 1998).

Thus, Puerto Rico does not meet the criteria to be considered an independent country since it is truly a dependent territory of the United States.

Now that we got that straight, on to more exciting news.

COTTO tko's MOUTHYORGA (via bodyshot) in the 9th round.

Great response.


Want to know my opinion?

No?

Ill still say it.

A piece of paper that says U.S citizen<<<<<<<
What if we all of a sudden , vote to be independent.

We will keep doing what we do. Only difference is , our next generations , will not get to come to the U.S without going thru immigration.

Is that really what makes us Americans??

[DeelDough]

Took Pin's advise and did some research.

CRITERIA FACTORS:

Has people who live there on an ongoing basis.
Yes, Puerto Rico is home to nearly four million people (2005). However, the people of Puerto Rico have been citizens of the United States since 1917.

Has economic activity and an organized economy. NOTE: A country regulates foreign and domestic trade and issues money.
No. While Puerto Rico has economic activity and an organized economy, it does not regulate foreign trade nor does it issue money. The United States dollar is used in Puerto Rico and the U.S. controls the economy.

Has a government that provides public services and police power.
No. While Puerto Rico has a police force, defense is provided by and the responsibility of the United States military.

Has sovereignty.
No. The United States claims Puerto Rico as its own and this is recognized internationally. In referendums held in 1967, 1993, and 1998, voters chose to retain commonwealth status and remain part of the United States.

Has external recognition.
No. No country recognizes Puerto Rico as an independent country. Even Puerto Rico recognizes its place as a territory of the United States. Puerto Rican voters have rejected independence three times (1967, 1993, and 1998).

Thus, Puerto Rico does not meet the criteria to be considered an independent country since it is truly a dependent territory of the United States.

Now that we got that straight, on to more exciting news.

COTTO tko's MOUTHYORGA (via bodyshot) in the 9th round.

Great response.


Want to know my opinion?

No?

Ill still say it.

My Island , my culture , History , Heritage , People. And everything else.>>>> A piece of paper that says U.S citizen , or any hater who call us american.

What if we all of a sudden , vote to be independent.

We will keep doing what we do. Only difference is , our next generations , will not get to come to the U.S without going thru immigration.

Is that really what makes us Americans??