If the federal government wanted to get food, water, and electricity to people in Puerto Rico who need it immediately, they would get food, water and electricity to people in Puerto Rico who need it immediately.

Jan 4, 2018 · 10:31 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson @RitaThaQueen
All you people greatly underestimate just how enormous of an infrastructure challenge the electricity issue is. Get a clue.
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I'll give you a bit on the electricity issue, but not on water or food. And not electricity to hospitals and emergency shelters. It could be done.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Ok, everyone on this thread: please google PROMESA, Puerto Rico IRS Section 936, and PREPA. After that, go to the American Enterprise Institute and listen to the panel on Puerto Rico. It's honestly infuriating most seem to have no clue what they are talking about. Thanks.
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You realize that's a conservative think tank, right?
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Seems that USA Constitution fully protects American Citizens 🇺🇸 of the States ⭐️ but permit discretionary treatment for those who live in a Territory 🇵🇷. Not easy to depend on the Goodwill of the Congress/President in charge Rep/Dem/Independent
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Replying to @marwilliamson
They are trying to get all the locals to move to the mainland so that real estate investors and those who own PR's debt can take over the island for tax shelter purposes...that is my opinion!
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Replying to @marwilliamson
1. U.S. cn get it done, they've decided not to & 'reasons' can always be found 'why.' 2. Not same as others, they R Americans. 3. Not politically expedient for #45 to act. 4. Yes RhondaKayee, if oil or othr were found there - u can bet they'd b there in heartbeat. 5. We r watchin
You've got it! A Big part of it anyway.
Replying to @marwilliamson
No one in the press corps asks anything about this in the press briefings.
Replying to @marwilliamson @BrittEkland
And the best Trump could do was spend 5 minutes over there throwing paper towels !!!!!
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