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They will never be a state. They’re in the sweet spot of self governance and endless federal subsidies. Despite what Wikipedia will tell you, English is not p
by wileydragonfly 2y ago
They will never be a state. They’re in the sweet spot of self governance and endless federal subsidies. Despite what Wikipedia will tell you, English is not prevalent. Statehood will never happen and I’ve been listening to that drum for over 30 years.
- alexnewman 2y agoHalf the people speak English here
- mmooss 2y ago> endless federal subsidies Wasn't PR denied help with hurricane repair and rebuilding?
- astrange 2y agoJones Act restrictions on shipping are a lot worse for them than any amount of subsidies. Makes it much harder for ships to come from nearby non-US islands and deliver anything.
- rovr138 2y ago> They’re in the sweet spot of self governance and endless federal subsidies Let's be clear, this is not decided by Puerto Ricans. Congress ultimately decides this. How they decide is up to them. Until now, they haven't done much.