[L_F_Miranda]

Sonambulo,

To equate our colonial problem with a state of the union is in itself mis- leading, wishful thinking, "tapando el cielo con la mano" and wanting to have the perception that we are not different from, let's say poor folks in Iowa or Louisiana.

Yes, there may be similarities here and there but you'll have to agree that IN NO STATE of the union is there 60% of the people living off the dole in one way or the other, and a huge portion of the rest depending for their salary on a do nothing government job.

Our situation is not a lack of revenues and overspeading, its the problem of a dependent colony living above its means and not generating income. Its a people whose spending and consumerism depends on the huge hand outs that are sent to us via the massive federal transfers. In fact, it has created a mass of people who are adicted to welfare, hand outs and "Vivir del Cuento."

Almost everyone lives off the dole in one way or the other.

Professionals, doctors, dentists, lawyers, teachers, landlords, shopkeepers etc. depend on income generated from the transfer payments, like government health insurance programs, Section 8, Wic, Pan, all in one way or the other derived from the state and American tax payers. Does this resemble Wyoming or Misssissippi?

Is it any wonder why there is a panic when there is talk of a Gringo pull out? Is it any wonder why the statehood option will win a two option plebiscite, if offered? Who wants to cut off the Goose that lays the golden eggs.

In fact, when the time comes I bet 90% of the PPD will opt for statehood.

The problem we don't count on is that the Goose has no interest in the colony since we've outlived our Cold War usefulness and geographic advantage. To think that they're fools enough to annex us, to give us more political power than 27 states, at a time of rising discrimination against Hispanics, and a perception that Hispanics won't assimilate, is to be the most naive Porro Rican around.

Like I said, and FIRMLY believe, they, meaning the U.S.A. are no fools. There will be negociations and a disposition of the territory, not a plebiscite. My question is, How will they do it, not will they do it?

Why not a plebiscite? They already know the out come of a two option plebiscite, so why even offer one?, for what! Why put themselves into a straight jacket and made fools of internationally if they won't accept the outcome? Empires don't do that, specially with people they think not up to par, and want an in , only for the welfare.