Someone forgot to tell Puerto Rico the wise adage: “If you don’t have the cash, then don’t buy it!” The island territory has a debt of $70 billion dollars, is at risk to default come January, 2016, on $900 million and decided to “charge” Christmas bonuses for government employees, to the tune of $120 million.
Someone needs to cut off the allowance, take away the credit cards and require a Dave Ramsey course for imprudent squandering territory.
One-hundred-thirty-six years ago, Puerto Rico enacted a law that requires Christmas bonuses to be paid to government workers. No thought was apparently given to the economic ups and downs that would absolutely occur in this territory. No one took into account that perhaps a LAW was too binding and therefore should not create a promise that was not good for the country and would never be revoked.
But in 1969, Puerto Rico must have been feeling generous when they included mandatory Christmas bonuses. In 2015, Puerto Rico is standing with its tin cup, at the White House door, begging alms for the poor.
On the next page, read how we are enabling Puerto Rico, instead of cutting off the slush fund.
How nice for them lol. I’m sure they thought of the rest of the country while they take their winter warm trip while off from their expensive jobs.
Why do you Continue Texting me IF YOU DON’T CARE? You Don’t care shows an Unloving Heart & spirit!
For screwing America ….Sick of it yet???
they all need to be fired.Shame on them.I am a senior & I did not get a raise nor bonus. Cannot hardley survive with the cost of food sky high
Why are government employees getting BONUSES to begin with????
I’m a killer
Must be nice,with American Taxpayers Money
I Believe it! Cold, Dark Heart! You STILL have NEVER shared your Faith! If you are a christian, you indicate shame, if other religion, ADMIT IT, TEXT IT
Just trust me. I was there.
Wonder y were broke