NYT Article that Matches My Experience Well

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motomataru Active member

Member since 20 July 2010

motomataruActive member08 August 2016 04:22:30

Most articles/policies I read have been spun by the Island's politicians or those benefiting from their policies. This one better matches my personal perception (ignore the technical fallacy w.r.t. the Jones Act).

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/07/busin … s&_r=1

My impression continues to be that ordinary people here are amazingly (and often illegally) resourceful and resilient. Now, if the various bumbling patronage/colonial governments involved could only stop treating them like helpless dependents to exploit and give them half an economic opportunity to find their own success their way...

ReyP ViP

Member since 09 May 2015

ReyPViP08 August 2016 09:04:03

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Yes, this is a good if long article. I have to agree with most of it.

frogrock Serial expat

Member since 17 July 2013

frogrockSerial expat08 August 2016 10:59:55

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Thank you for sharing this article.

Mrkpytn Serial expat

Member since 21 February 2015

MrkpytnSerial expat08 August 2016 14:24:15

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The NYT article matches my experience and insights too. It is nice to read accurate journalism.

adlin20 ViP

Member since 08 July 2015

adlin20ViP08 August 2016 15:46:39

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Nice article. I will agree with most of it. Specially with the mention of the side economy. Most people in the island are more concern with how to make it that with the politics.

Thank you for sharing this article.

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