‘Inept’ Puerto Rican government ‘riddled with corruption’: CEO
http://nypost.com/2017/09/30/inept-puerto-rican-government-riddled-with-corruption-ceo/
Jorge Rodriguez, 49, is the Harvard-educated CEO of PACIV, an international engineering firm based in Puerto Rico that works with the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. The Puerto Rican-born engineer says he has dispatched 50 engineers to help FEMA rehabilitate the devastated island — a commonwealth of the United States — after Hurricane Maria. He refuses to work with the local government, which he called inept and riddled with corruption.
For the last 30 years, the Puerto Rican government has been completely inept at handling regular societal needs , so I just don’t see it functioning in a crisis like this one. Even before the hurricane hit, water and power systems were already broken. And our $118 billion debt crisis is a result of government corruption and mismanagement.
The governor Ricardo Rossello has little experience. He’s 36 and never really held a job and never dealt with a budget. His entire administration is totally inexperienced and they have no clue how to handle a crisis of this magnitude.
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I’m really tired of Puerto Rican government officials blaming the federal government for their woes and for not acting fast enough to help people on the island. Last week I had three federal agents in my office and I was so embarrassed; I went out of my way to apologize to them for the attitude of my government and what they have been saying about the US response. When the hurricane hit we had experts from FEMA from all over the US on the ground and I was really proud of their quick response. The first responders and FEMA have all been outstanding in this crisis, and should be supported.
I have 50 engineers that I have sent out pro bono to help local companies get back on their feet. This includes getting people gasoline and cash, and helping them connect to others that can assist with repairs without delays.
I won’t allow my people to work with the local government.
I have a message for the U.S. Congress: Watch out what relief funds you approve and let our local government handle. Don’t let the Puerto Rican government play the victim and fool you. They have no clue what they are doing, and I worry that they will mishandle anything that comes their way.
They don’t need another aircraft carrier. They need experienced people to run a proper disaster command center.
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Isn't that interesting.
I wonder why we don't see more reports like this from the MSM ?
But, according to the "American" media, Trump is at fault !
Let's see some links to stories claiming Trump was at fault for causing the hurricane. You said it, now back it up.
Facepalm....Lame try at gotchya.
NOTHING backs up your childish response. Not one time is there any comment here that noted Trump caused the Hurricane !
"I'm the one guy who says don't force the stupid people to be quiet. I want to know who the morons are."
Mark Cuban
Perhaps you'd like to explain what the media is "blaming Trump" for then.
As far as I can tell, they are "blaming" him for implying that aid is too expensive and that we will be abandoning them.
Google is your friend. Isn't that your MO to others ?
"As far as I can tell, they are "blaming" him for implying that aid is too expensive and that we will be abandoning them."
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And yet you are still unable to answer the question or provide any links to support your claim.
What did I claim ?
Very short term memory issues, huh?
But, according to the "American" media, Trump is at fault !
Sound familiar? You have yet to provide proof that this is what the media is saying.
What made you "FEEL" I was speaking about Trump causing a hurricane.
Real people want to ACTUALLY Know how you came to that conclusion.
So you got nothing. Distract, dodge, and move the goalposts, but in the end you have nothing to support your claim.
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"Let's see some links to stories claiming Trump was at fault for causing the hurricane."
Your Comment.
I notice that you are completely ignoring your own quote, you know the one I included in my previous comment. Your quote that started this whole thread.
Read the article you are commenting on, for the meaning of my quote......"Trump is blamed" !
You DID read the article....and comprehend it.....didn't you ?
Of course, they are riddled with corruption. So are, Venezuela, Guatamela, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Brazil, Honduras, Haiiti, etc. And, then, we go to the ME, etc. They are animals living off of the people. The world powers need to go in and wipe their leaders off the map. And, when we do that go into the ME and do the same. Then, go into the African states and wipe them clean. Let people live freely with food, shelter and know that tomorrow will be a good day!
Apparently, someone in Puerto Rico decided "Deliveries" were a burden on them.
Local government is corrupt and incompetent but the liberal media blames the federal government. Typical lack of personal responsibility.