Sunday, July 03, 2016

Meanwhile, in Puerto Rico...


I've been looking at Puerto Rico as something of an IQ test, when it comes to the US media.  We talk about Washington DC not being a state, but Puerto Rico is more populous and just as American, so will politicians running for Federal office give it sharp focus?

The island is in the same position as many US states:  broke.  But without the leverage of having much representation.  When the lights start going out in the hospitals, unable to pay for power, that's a sign the face of malign neglect is looking in your direction.  More on Facebook.