Puerto Ricans debate over statehood

Prexplorer wrote:

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Ok ISA, dinner is served. Enjoy!
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You're killin' me with the food. I guess I'll just have to go visit my man Eric over at the Tropical Star restaurant in San Diego?...or maybe old Dora over at Andres Patio?... or maybe Miami Grille over at the UTC Mall in La Jolla?... or maybe Azafrans in Oceanside? Amazing!

JQ240SX wrote:

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You're killin' me with the food. I guess I'll just have to go visit my man Eric over at the Tropical Star restaurant in San Diego?...or maybe old Dora over at Andres Patio?... or maybe Miami Grille over at the UTC Mall in La Jolla?... or maybe Azafrans in Oceanside? Amazing!

I wish I could get some here, but it is unavailable (Delaware). There is a wannabe PR restaurant at a strip mall, but it is run by a Peruvian I believe and the place is always empty. You know what that means. I guess I have to stick to making my own or going over my Mom's.

Prexplorer wrote:

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I wish I could get some here, but it is unavailable (Delaware). There is a wannabe PR restaurant at a strip mall, but it is run by a Peruvian I believe and the place is always empty. You know what that means. I guess I have to stick to making my own or going over my Mom's.

If you're in Delaware, then you're at least on the East Coast. Maybe the drive to DC or Philadelphia might be worth it.

Why is your ISP Toronto, Canuckerville?

Shawn Curtis Lacey wrote:

That means that the ARMY made up a make believed character that was Puerto Rican because they felt ricans set the highest standards.

You will hear the same from most Soldiers...

JQ240SX wrote:

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If you're in Delaware, then you're at least on the East Coast. Maybe the drive to DC or Philadelphia might be worth it.
Why is your ISP Toronto, Canuckerville?

I cannot get rid of the Toronto Canada ISP. It was a computer glitch of some type by the Topix program. It forced that location on me and I cannot change it. Any suggestions?

Prexplorer wrote:

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I cannot get rid of the Toronto Canada ISP. It was a computer glitch of some type by the Topix program. It forced that location on me and I cannot change it. Any suggestions?

Contact Topix, but I think it's not that important. The gang here knows who you are and that's all that matters.

How far are you from a major city?

JQ240SX wrote:

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Contact Topix, but I think it's not that important. The gang here knows who you are and that's all that matters.
How far are you from a major city?

I am 1.15 hours from Baltimore Maryland and 45 minutes from Philadelphia.

Prexplorer wrote:

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I am 1.15 hours from Baltimore Maryland and 45 minutes from Philadelphia.

Go Philly my man.., Philly! I think there's a sizable Puerto Rican neighborhood there. Correct me, if I'm wrong.

JQ240SX wrote:

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Go Philly my man.., Philly! I think there's a sizable Puerto Rican neighborhood there. Correct me, if I'm wrong.

Yes, there is. It's estimated anywhere from 75,000 to 125,000. I guess the 2010 census will give a more accurate count. Sadly, most live in poverty in the inner city.

Prexplorer wrote:

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Yes, there is. It's estimated anywhere from 75,000 to 125,000. I guess the 2010 census will give a more accurate count. Sadly, most live in poverty in the inner city.

You're not gonna believe this, but I've planned weekend excursions to San Francisco with the precise goal of going to my favorite Puerto Rican restaurant on the West Coast.

The place is called Nueva Frutilandia. It's in the Mission District which use to be the old Puerto Rican neighborhood. I believe there are a few blocks of Ricans still left, mostly the older folks, but the area has changed with the introduction of new rivals, mainly from El Salvador and Latin America.
They have a website. Their arroz con gandules is out of this world.

I've yet to check out that place in LA (Pasadena) called "Mi Madre". I heard the food there is great, though expensive. It's owned by Jennifer Lopez. I seem to forget to go, probably because I get sidetracked to the Versailles Cuban restaurant in Manhattan Beach. Now yhat place is fantastic and the price so reasonable.

JQ240SX wrote:

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You're not gonna believe this, but I've planned weekend excursions to San Francisco with the precise goal of going to my favorite Puerto Rican restaurant on the West Coast.
The place is called Nueva Frutilandia. It's in the Mission District which use to be the old Puerto Rican neighborhood. I believe there are a few blocks of Ricans still left, mostly the older folks, but the area has changed with the introduction of new rivals, mainly from El Salvador and Latin America.
They have a website. Their arroz con gandules is out of this world.
I've yet to check out that place in LA (Pasadena) called "Mi Madre". I heard the food there is great, though expensive. It's owned by Jennifer Lopez. I seem to forget to go, probably because I get sidetracked to the Versailles Cuban restaurant in Manhattan Beach. Now yhat place is fantastic and the price so reasonable.

Sounds good. I saw a program a few years back that featured JLo and her team getting the restaurant off the ground. I believe it is supposed to be a Cuban restaurant. I was disappointed that she did not open a Puerto Rican restaurant. I know at the time she hired one of her ex-husbands to manage the place. Odd eh?

prexplorer wrote:

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Sounds good. I saw a program a few years back that featured JLo and her team getting the restaurant off the ground. I believe it is supposed to be a Cuban restaurant. I was disappointed that she did not open a Puerto Rican restaurant. I know at the time she hired one of her ex-husbands to manage the place. Odd eh?

I heard the restaurant is actually a fusion of a lot of different Latin dishes with the main emphasis on Puerto Rican. I'll let you know when I try it.

JQ240SX wrote:

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I heard the restaurant is actually a fusion of a lot of different Latin dishes with the main emphasis on Puerto Rican. I'll let you know when I try it.

Hey thanks. I am curious about it.

Dave wrote:

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No,the stupid ones are those that beileve that Puerto Rico is self sustaining without the generosity of the US government.
Show me the proof that Puerto Ricans don't need the US in order to keep from slipping into anarchy...

hey idiot puerto rico did not choose to be part of us...usa invade the island and made us american..."generosity " has come with a price...ill give u an example from my family....my granfathers brother die in normandy(ww2)my grndfather fought in korea and my father fought in Vietnam(and he was a navy SEAL...he started as a UDT and became a SEAL in 1965....)u might say we dont pay fedral taxes...but we do...everything that i buy here has to come from usa first so im paying federal taxes on evrything....we cant do buissness with any country exept usa so we pay usa taxes....and also theyr good puertorican people that have contribute (that r not famous or known)for usa....could be a Doctor a lawyer a taxi driver a neigbor a regular citizen that just happen to help someone......anyway this topic is not about u or our racist or hate ways,,,im sure there must be a topic about the klan on this site

Prexplorer wrote:

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Por error, sin yo hacer nada, el programa del foro me asigno esa localidad y ahora no lo puedo cambiar. He tratado unas quantas veces. Pues, ahora soy canadiense.

Then what does a Canadian care about the future of Puerto Rico?

Prexplorer wrote:

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Yes, there is. It's estimated anywhere from 75,000 to 125,000. I guess the 2010 census will give a more accurate count. Sadly, most live in poverty in the inner city.

It is estimated? Where do the 50,000 difference hide?

JQ240SX wrote:

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You're not gonna believe this, but I've planned weekend excursions to San Francisco with the precise goal of going to my favorite Puerto Rican restaurant on the West Coast.
The place is called Nueva Frutilandia. It's in the Mission District which use to be the old Puerto Rican neighborhood. I believe there are a few blocks of Ricans still left, mostly the older folks, but the area has changed with the introduction of new rivals, mainly from El Salvador and Latin America.
They have a website. Their arroz con gandules is out of this world.
I've yet to check out that place in LA (Pasadena) called "Mi Madre". I heard the food there is great, though expensive. It's owned by Jennifer Lopez. I seem to forget to go, probably because I get sidetracked to the Versailles Cuban restaurant in Manhattan Beach. Now yhat place is fantastic and the price so reasonable.

I thought it was called "Madres".

White American wrote:

<quoted text>Hi Jorge, I'd love to see that new star on our flag. Let's hope the wait will be over soon.

Como ésta americana, me he encontrado con montones de americanos, de todos los caminos que creen en la estadidad para Puerto Rico.

Entre los americanos que "postean" en éstos foros, los hay racistas (en contra de todo lo que no sea "waspy"), los hay pro independencia para Puerto Rico y los hay pro estadidad-cómo ésta persona.

Jorge

I do want to thank the Puerto Ricans for all the art work they spray paint on public buildings, trains, and basketball backboards. A thing of beauty.

Hercules wrote:

I do want to thank the Puerto Ricans for all the art work they spray paint on public buildings, trains, and basketball backboards. A thing of beauty.

graffiti when done properly, and not by unskilled vandals, can be quite nice.