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

[gibo]

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.

So PUERTO RICO isn't even considered a Country!!!!! WOW!!! That must really make Mesico feel good!!!! A COUNTRY with one hundred million (100,000,000) people!!! Who dred and fear a NON-COUNTRY little island of four million people!!! YA'LL can't deal with them!!!!! Them Ricans GOT THAT *SS!!!!

[budfr]

There is no such thing as a Puerto Rican passport, nor the people of PR have had the guts to become independent, like Cuba did. They are very comfortable with being U.S. " citizens " even though they have been discriminated against, just like the rest of Latinos.

[amayseng]

was he eating a double bacon cheeseburger and smoking a cig when he said

this????

dude better get into shape, he looked 185 in those early pics

i hope he gets in the best shape of his life so we can have an entertaining

bout...

if not, cotto knocks his head off

[jcsantis]

Once again, in terms of politics, PR is a territory of the United States, a commonwealth, or, to use a simpler word, a colony, ever since the island was invaded in 1898 by the US. In terms of politics, PR is NOT a country.

However, as far as sports go, PR IS a country with it's own representation at Olympics and other world competitions. PR is only pretty good in boxing and basketball, however. You won't see the PR athletes in the podium for any other sports.

[elhijoprodigo]

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?

Don't hate pistol **** contemplate at what you will never be son.

[elhijoprodigo]

There is no such thing as a Puerto Rican passport, nor the people of PR have had the guts to become independent, like Cuba did. They are very comfortable with being U.S. " citizens " even though they have been discriminated against, just like the rest of Latinos.

Like Cuba did? You ****ing turd. Cubans are the new ****** of the world. Can't even turn pro without defecting. And thats what you want PRs to do. You can hate all you want but remember it's the USA that doesn't let us go *******s our little insignificant island can bomb any country from its geographic standing. Military stragedy dorks.

[elhijoprodigo]

And Mayorga is right about something, Cotto will not be loved like tito was/is, but he is respected. Maybe Cotto should just move to the states

[Buffalo]

Canada and Australia are commonwealths of England.

Does that mean they're not countries either?

.............someone just got owned.

[RoyJonesJrp4pno1]

He will do a favour to PR. When he gets destroyed.

[PRking718]

There is no such thing as a Puerto Rican passport, nor the people of PR have had the guts to become independent, like Cuba did. They are very comfortable with being U.S. " citizens " even though they have been discriminated against, just like the rest of Latinos.

Cornball, US was beasting for PR b/c of its strategic placement in the caribbean, they didnt want Cuab at all...if they did they would have got it trust me. And when they got it they would make Cubans comfy being US citizens and they wouldnt vote for independence. *****es talk **** without knowing history.