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El Jibaro Barbu
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From the mindful perspective of a bearded jibaro
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2017-07-14 16:23
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el-jibaro-barbu
puertorico
2017-12-08 17:55
RE: Puerto Rico, Colonialism & Cryptocurrencies
I had accidentally clicked the unfollow button the other day when my browser began to lag on my as I was viewing your page. I really enjoy seeing the photos you post up from the island. There's not too
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el-jibaro-barbu
venezuela
2017-12-07 13:48
RE: "Petro", Venezuela's Own Cryptocurrency
Thanks for sharing and thanks for your kind words @coquiunlimited.
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el-jibaro-barbu
politics
2017-11-09 20:57
RE: So I think that all aid should stop from being sent to Puerto Rico
Correction on my part, I meant to point to the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the Jones Act.
el-jibaro-barbu
bitcoin
2017-10-25 12:03
RE: The TIDE of cryptocurrency. Ever been near the ocean?? The tide moves slowly but the tide can kill you.
Prior to reading this I had just received a notification from Coinbase on the upcoming Bitcoin Segwit2x and Bitcoin Gold forks. It seems to me like a trend has developed that won't go away. I've found
el-jibaro-barbu
art
2017-10-23 14:32
RE: Puerto Rico's Wall Art
All great photos! I particularly enjoy the mural by Javi Cintron. Great choice of color and contrasting imagery.
el-jibaro-barbu
politics
2017-10-21 02:39
RE: So I think that all aid should stop from being sent to Puerto Rico
Forgive me for the delay, still new to Steemit and just only now did I see your reply. Puerto Ricans are mainly dependent on US aid because the Jones Act of 1917 constricts us to rely on the US as it prevents
el-jibaro-barbu
puertorico
2017-10-15 02:15
RE: Is the Jones Act part of Puerto Rico's problem?
The Jones Act is a tool of colonialism, in the case of Puerto Rico it doesn't only effect the cost of imports, but seriously impedes on our ability to establish strong international trade. To have had
el-jibaro-barbu
puertorico
2017-10-15 02:02
RE: Is the Jones Act part of Puerto Rico's problem?
Actually the article mentions that the waiver was not renewed, so the Jones Act is in effect for Puerto Rico at the moment.
el-jibaro-barbu
world
2017-10-03 12:17
RE: Puerto Rico, a tragic glimpse of the future
Puerto Rico was in a bad spot before the storm, even more so now but I am very optimistic that we will overcome this. If we can plan for colonization of Mars we can prepare to withstand climate change.
el-jibaro-barbu
politics
2017-10-03 11:50
RE: So I think that all aid should stop from being sent to Puerto Rico
Fortunately the facts are different, in the last referendum on the status only some 23% participated in the vote, of which statehood proved to be overwhelming majority. The reality is different, there
el-jibaro-barbu
puertorico
2017-10-01 14:31
RE: Puerto Rico
Hermano, it is unfortunately true, the bureaucracy is killing people. More the reason we need to be united after this and be ready to defend ourselves. Enough bureaucracy! We've seen enough of it, its
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puertorico
2017-09-30 16:23
RE: The cry of Puerto Rico...Greatest nation in the world cannot figure out the logistics for a small island
The US military can send thousands of troops to fight war at a moment notice with billions of dollars worth or weapons, but when it comes to humanitarian missions for one of its "territories"
