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Protesters in Puerto Rico burn American flags as Kamala Harris arrives to tout 'smarter' solar panel
« on: March 23, 2024, 01:38:01 pm »
Protesters in Puerto Rico burn American flags as Kamala Harris arrives to tout 'smarter' solar panels: Demonstrators wanting island to be a state and demanding a Gaza ceasefire says VP is 'not welcome here'
    Puerto Rico continue to experience rolling blackouts as they struggle to rebuild their power grid
    The Biden administration continues supporting solar infrastructure to help residents
     Crowds of people were kept away from the event to prevent protesters from interrupting the vice president
By Charlie Spiering, Senior Political Reporter, Washington, Dc
Published: 17:28 EDT, 22 March 2024 | Updated: 17:28 EDT, 22 March 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris visited Puerto Rico on Friday to promote more solar power on the island, even as residents continue struggling to rebuild basic power infrastructure and demonstrators took to the streets to protest her visit.

The vice president visited a family home in San Juan with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman and Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi.   

Harris and Granholm promoted the implementation of rooftop solar panel electric systems on homes in the area. ...
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Re: Protesters in Puerto Rico burn American flags as Kamala Harris arrives to tout 'smarter' solar p
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2024, 01:39:19 pm »
Kamala Harris Marks First Visit to Puerto Rico as Vice President, Riling Some in the US Territory
Friday, 22 March 2024 02:00 PM EDT
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Puerto Rico on Friday as part of a whirlwind trip to tout the federal aid the U.S. territory has received following deadly hurricanes and attend a Democratic fundraiser.

Her visit comes days after U.S. President Joe Biden launched a campaign targeting Latino voters ahead of the November general elections. While those in Puerto Rico cannot vote in U.S. presidential elections despite being U.S. citizens, more than 5 million Puerto Ricans live in the U.S. mainland.  ...

Hours before Harris’ arrival, a couple dozen protesters gathered in Puerto Rico’s capital to decry the island’s territorial status and demand a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.

“We find her presence disrespectful,” said Joselyn Velázquez, protest spokeswoman, as a group around her waved Palestinian flags.

Nearby, one demonstrator stood on a U.S. flag while others gathered additional U.S. flags and set them on fire.

“She is not welcome here,” said one protester.

Read more: Kamala Harris Marks First Visit to Puerto Rico as Vice President, Riling Some in the US Territory | Newsmax.com
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Re: Protesters in Puerto Rico burn American flags as Kamala Harris arrives to tout 'smarter' solar p
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2024, 05:05:45 pm »
Rooftop solar?

The most recent disasters in Puerto Rico were hurricanes. Now folks there would have to shell out crazy money for something to watch go flying during the next big storm?

Oh Kamala, you're so clueless. If you gave a damn, you would have visited in a year when there is no election.
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Re: Protesters in Puerto Rico burn American flags as Kamala Harris arrives to tout 'smarter' solar p
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2024, 05:41:59 pm »
IIRC, Puerto Rico has had several referenda about becoming independent. The folks wanting to be independent can't get it to pass.

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Harris and Granholm promoted the implementation of rooftop solar panel electric systems on homes in the area. ...

Not a great idea in hurricane and tropical storm country. Not that Kammie or Granholm have relevant education or experience.
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Re: Protesters in Puerto Rico burn American flags as Kamala Harris arrives to tout 'smarter' solar p
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2024, 07:03:29 pm »

https://twitter.com/BonillaJL/status/1771521980350480837
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Kamala Harris mindlessly dances to song protesting her visit to US colony of Puerto Rico, stops clapping once her aide translates it.
🎵 "We want to know, Kamala, what did you come here for? We want to know what you think of the colony."

https://twitter.com/upholdreality/status/1771562067494830531
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Re: Protesters in Puerto Rico burn American flags as Kamala Harris arrives to tout 'smarter' solar p
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2024, 10:21:14 pm »
Demonstrators wanting island to be a state and demanding a Gaza ceasefire says VP is 'not welcome here' ...

Puerto Rico shouldn't be "a state".
It should be an independent nation.
Cut it loose and let it go.
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Re: Protesters in Puerto Rico burn American flags as Kamala Harris arrives to tout 'smarter' solar p
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2024, 10:51:11 pm »
Quote from: Fishrrman on March 23, 2024, 10:21:14 pm


Puerto Rico shouldn't be "a state".
It should be an independent nation.
Cut it loose and let it go.

Yup
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Re: Protesters in Puerto Rico burn American flags as Kamala Harris arrives to tout 'smarter' solar p
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2024, 11:18:48 pm »
Quote from: Fishrrman on March 23, 2024, 10:21:14 pm
Demonstrators wanting island to be a state and demanding a Gaza ceasefire says VP is 'not welcome here' ...

Puerto Rico shouldn't be "a state".
It should be an independent nation.
Cut it loose and let it go.

Too bad that burning the American flag is no longer a crime.  How did that unravel?
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Re: Protesters in Puerto Rico burn American flags as Kamala Harris arrives to tout 'smarter' solar p
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2024, 12:33:08 am »
Quote from: libertybele on March 23, 2024, 11:18:48 pm
Too bad that burning the American flag is no longer a crime.  How did that unravel?

I don’t understand how desiring statehood and burning US flag go hand in hand.
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Re: Protesters in Puerto Rico burn American flags as Kamala Harris arrives to tout 'smarter' solar p
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2024, 12:39:53 am »
Quote from: the OlLine Rebel on March 24, 2024, 12:33:08 am
I don’t understand how desiring statehood and burning US flag go hand in hand.

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Re: Protesters in Puerto Rico burn American flags as Kamala Harris arrives to tout 'smarter' solar p
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2024, 01:44:50 am »
Quote from: Fishrrman on March 23, 2024, 10:21:14 pm
Puerto Rico shouldn't be "a state".
It should be an independent nation.
Cut it loose and let it go.
I doubt they truly desire independence, if it means no more gazillion$ in US taxpayer money.
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