Puerto Rico base...

[dchogs]

Got the following in an email from a friend in the military. Not sure of its validity, but it is ironic...

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One of the messes George W. Bush inherited was the Puerto Rican
Island of Vieques. In the waning years of the Clinton Administration,
protesters demanded that the U.S. Navy abandon bombing and naval
gun fire exercises, where it became a leftist cause.

Liberals bumped into each other to fly to Puerto Rico and get arrested:
Al Sharpton, Robert Kennedy Jr., Edward James Olmos, Mrs. Jesse
Jackson, just to name a few.

Mrs. Clinton, running for Senate, criticized the Pentagon for not caving,
which her husband then did, ordering a phase-out of the facility.

The Bush administration reluctantly decided to close the range,
contrary to the recommendations of the Navy. So last week marked
the Navy's final bombing exercises. Protesters showed up,
waving Puerto Rican flags and shouting, "Navy
Get Out!"

Well, they're getting out.
In fact, now Navy officials are talking about closing the major support
base. That's right; there goes the Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station,
one of Puerto Rico's largest employers, estimated to pump about
$300 million dollars into the local economy every year.

Suddenly, the governor says, "Wait a minute! The people of Puerto
Rico don't have any interest in the closing of the Roosevelt Roads base.
The government of Puerto Rico is interested in that base staying in
Puerto Rico for all the economic benefits."

No doubt, Madam Mayor.

Admiral Robert Natter, the commander of the Atlantic Fleet, says,
"Without Vieques, there's no way I need the Navy facilities at Roosevelt
Roads. None."

So, Yankee go home? Fine! But we're gonna take our money with us.

Hasta la vista, baby!

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[Canyonero!]

So, Yankee go home? Fine! But we're gonna take our money with us.

Interesting how Puerto Rico's policy sounds a lot like much of Europe's:

"Thanks for the Aid. Thanks for helping us rebuild. Thanks for protecting us from Communism. Now get the **** out! Oh, but keep that aid coming."

[Golgo-13]

The stupidity of some people knows no bounds. It's amazing how these places can act like spoiled children. "I want everything on my terms then I want you to pay me for it." Sigh....

[Kilmer17]

Note to the rest of the world.

Actions have consequences.

[fansince62]

I've been there on my way to guantanamo. very nice......it will be developed for tourism....short term loss....long term gain.......

ahhhhhhh....the memories!!!!