WHY DEMOCRATS ARE COMMIE PINKOS!!!!!!!

[jusplay4fun]

Commie Pinkos seems redundant… wouldn’t of those words be sufficient?

No, since Pinkos are NOT full blown ("card carrying") Red Communists.

Watch the movie Oppenheimer; the search for Communists and Communist Sympathizers was a big part of Oppenheimer's story. That part was not totally clear to me in the movie, but I did read the book before I saw the movie. And this was before the Red Scare of the 1950's, but in the 50's Oppenheimer got seriously investigated (and reprimanded) for his ties to Communists, like his girlfriend/mistress and others.

There was also a Red Scare in the 1920's:

The RedScare of the 1920s was a period of intense fear of communism in the United States, primarily occurring from 1919 to 1920. This era followed World War I and was marked by widespread anxiety over the potential spread of communism and radical leftist ideologies, particularly in the wake of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia.

Key Events and Features

Palmer Raids: Initiated by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, these were a series of law enforcement actions aimed at arresting and deporting suspected radicals and anarchists. The raids often involved violent tactics and led to thousands of arrests without proper legal procedures

Public Sentiment: The fear of communism was fueled by labor strikes, social unrest, and the perception that immigrants were bringing radical ideas into the country. This led to a climate of suspicion and paranoia

Legislation: The Red Scare resulted in restrictive immigration laws and the criminalization of certain political beliefs, reflecting the government's attempt to suppress dissent

Impact
The Red Scare had lasting effects on American society, including the stigmatization of leftist movements and the establishment of a precedent for government surveillance and repression of political dissent

[jimboston]

God, you have ZERO sense of humor.

Piss Off.

[Apatheist]

God, you have ZERO sense of humor.

Piss Off.

I sense main character syndrome.

[jusplay4fun]

God, you have ZERO sense of humor.

Piss Off.

I sense main character syndrome.

Typical, when JimBoston is caught in a mistake, rather than admit it, he wants to claim it was a joke. He is not a comedian.

[jusplay4fun]

Puerto Rico is running LOW on fresh water, partly due to a drought.

Also note, all quotes cited are from AI Summary:

Puerto Rico receives federal funds at a rate approximately three times higher than the average for U.S. states, but the total amount per capita is much less. For instance, in FY 2023, Puerto Rico received about $3,492 per capita, compared to $1,178 for the average U.S. state
(...)

Impact on Services

The limitations in federal funding affect essential services such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure, making it challenging for Puerto Rico to meet the needs of its residents.

and

Puerto Rico's government operates under a unique political status that influences its economic policies, which some may characterize as leaning towards socialism compared to U.S. states.

but also NOTE:

Puerto Rico has a significantly smaller population compared to the United States. As of recent estimates, Puerto Rico's population is approximately 3.2 million, while the United States has a population of about 335 million. This means that Puerto Rico's population is roughly 1% of the total U.S. population.

So OF COURSE, Puerto Rico gets less federal money; it is a relatively SMALL state in terms of Population. Its population is falling and currently is about #30 compared to the 50 states.

"Puerto Rico's federal funding is significantly lower than that of U.S. states."

[Apatheist]

Puerto Rico receives federal funds at a rate approximately three times higher than the average for U.S. states, but the total amount per capita is much less. For instance, in FY 2023, Puerto Rico received about $3,492 per capita, compared to $1,178 for the average U.S. state

Maybe it's too early in the morning, but this doesn't seem to make sense.
What is the "total amount per capita" as opposed to the average per capita? Should that just be "total amount"?

[jusplay4fun]

Simple:

Total = add it all up

average = how much per person

for example, There are 10 persons, average = $200 per person (capita); total = $2,000

[Apatheist]

Simple:

Total = add it all up

average = how much per person

for example, There are 10 persons, average = $200 per person (capita); total = $2,000

Therefore not a "total per capita", which doesn't actually make sense, as I thought

[jusplay4fun]

Simple:

Total = add it all up

average = how much per person

for example, There are 10 persons, average = $200 per person (capita); total = $2,000

NOT my phrase, as you can read.

BUT I do wantto point out the Puerto Rico GET LOTS of US Federal Dollars. I would argue, that the water crises, like the failure of the their electrical system, is due to local mismanagement, NOT due to those folks getting "cheated" of their fair amount.