Tag Archives: Puerto Rico

Open Thread |This Administration’s Malice Towards Puerto RicošŸ˜ šŸ˜ 

Posted on October 25, 2019 by rikyrah

From the beginning, this Administrationā€™s response towards Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria was an abomination. We here have tried to keep focus on the disrespect and disregard towards these American Citizens. We pointed out how the negligence seemed obvious and … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | They continue to try and kill these American Citizens

Posted on March 29, 2019 by rikyrah

I told you long ago, when Hurricane Maria happened that it was the intention of this Administration to kill these American citizens on the Island of Puerto Rico. Hereā€™s the latest: Puerto Rico faces food-stamp crisis as Trump privately vents … Continue reading →

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Trump told John Kelly & Mick Mulvaney that he did not want a ā€œsingle dollarā€ going to Puerto Rico

Posted on January 16, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Oh my sweet Jesus. Absolutely heartbreaking. 3000 people died. Pure ruthless EVIL. A top Housing and Urban Development official is due to leave the agency Thursday following disagreements with other officials about the Trump administrationā€™s attempt to block recovery funds … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | US Virgin Islands: What about us?

Posted on September 26, 2018 by rikyrah

We know why they have been ignored. Same reason why Puerto Rico has been ignored. The complexion of the majority on the island. It really IS that simple. US Virgin Islands: What about us? By Mitch Miller September 14, 2018 … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Hate to Say It, But, We Told You So. The Latest about Immigration and Puerto Rico

Posted on August 31, 2018 by rikyrah

There were two stories that were so disturbing, I couldn’t choose between the two. The first is from Puerto Rico. We here at 3CHICS have always been adamant- the racism, combined with the incompetence, was killing American Citizens in Puerto … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | An Update on Puerto Rico

Posted on February 8, 2018 by rikyrah

I have been saying that this Administration is trying, through their deliberate neglect.. They are trying to kill these American Citizens. First, it was the non-response to the pain and needs of those in Puerto Rico. Then, there was the … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | San Juan’s mayor appealed to the United Nations for help while Trump went golfing

Posted on October 9, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

As storm-ravaged Puerto Rico struggles to recover from Hurricane Maria, Donald Trump made an unscheduled trip to his golf resort in Virginia on Saturday, marking his 69th golf trip since taking office in January 2017. The golf outing is just … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Puerto Rico Has Been Sent Back to the 19th Century. WHERE IS THIS COUNTRY’S RESPONSE?

Posted on September 26, 2017 by rikyrah

We have 3.5 MILLION AMERICAN CITIZENS who have been sent back into the 19th Century, because of the results of Hurricane Maria. Puerto Rico has SEVEN TIMES the population of New Orleans.. And the response from this White House has … Continue reading →

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President Obama Arrives In Puerto Rico

Posted on June 14, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
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Tuesday Open Thread | President Obama Visits Puerto Rico: First Presidential Visit In 50 Years

Posted on June 14, 2011 by rikyrah

Happy Tuesday! Not since John F. Kennedy has a U.S. president visited Puerto Rico. NPR segment on President Obama’s pending trip to Pureto Rico Puerto Rico: Obama Visits a Commonwealth’s Uncommon Problems It has been 50 years since a U.S. … Continue reading →

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