How do Americans feel about Puerto Ricans?
109779
Since Puerto Rico is part of the US technically they are Americans as well.............Products manufactured in Puerto Rico are "Made in the USA". The people of Puerto Rico do not vote in national elections. They are represented in Congress by a Resident Commissioner who has a voice in the House of Representatives but no vote. Most federal taxes are not levied in Puerto Rico. No federal income tax is collected from island residents on ordinary income, except in cases of Federal employees.
878739
I don't know any. I live in mid-Ohio. Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the US. But I like all peoples of all nations. As long as you respect and like me I'll give it back. I always wanted to see Puerto Rico, is it nice there?
584991
No I'm Puerto Rican and I dont feel dat I have to go to Puerto Rico cuz I was born here.Even if I wasnt born here I dont see why I would have to go back.
216107
no, it is in their best interests to be a state; however for various reasons in a recent vote they (narrowly) voted not to apply for statehood.\n\nas it stands puerto ricans are subject to US laws (they must pay taxes, they register for the draft, etc) but cannot participate in the making of those laws.  if puerto rico were to become a state, it would have 6 or 7 representatives in congress.  on the other hand, a study showed that under statehood puerto rico would lose 10-15% of it's economy and 50,000 to 100,000 jobs.  it's not an easy trade-off to make.\n\nhere are some facts related to the question of puerto rican statehood:\n\nhttp://www.englishfirst.org/puerto/puertofacts.htm\nhttp://ri.essortment.com/puertoricansta_rdla.htm\n\noverall i think that being relegated to second-hand citizenship is not worth the economic benefit, but it is ultimately up to the people of PR to decide what matters most to them.
782490
According to one survey in the Seattle Times and Boricua News, Puerto Ricans claimed to be the happiest, but in another study, at this site: http://www.happynews.com/news/11142005/happiest-people-in.htm\n\nThe survey concluded that the top five happiest groups were to be found in Australia, the United States, Egypt, India and the United Kingdom and Canada, tying for fifth place.\n\nStill more in-fighting about who's the happiest: A BBC article (below) claimed that people in Nigeria were the happiest and Romanians the LEAST happy\n\nThen again, according to an article in the Boston Globe, (see below) the people in Cay Nicobar, in the Bay of Bengal, claimed to be happiest, despite the recent tsunami.\n\nSo...I say it's up for grabs. I'd vote for Puerto Rico, as they SEEM to have the best climate and most festivals, and fewest coup d'etats!
911707
He is of Puerto Rican descent
852858
I'm getting deja-vu. Didn't you ask this question already ? I remember answering it also. Many people feel bad for Cubans because they are suffering under Castro's tyranny. Not to say that Mexicans aren't suffering as well. Many of the Cubans that come here already have family members here to help them. The main thing is the Communism issue. This country has always hated Communists,this is why,in my opinion Americans are more accepting of Cubans.
640237
Hell no. That would be a huge mistake. We have enough of them in our country as it is. Shame on our ancestors. Though it is a good thing that they landed on Puerto Rico first. Our government will never adopt that place as a state. They know what it will mean. It will be another DC.
299733
Wow. Before you jump to any conclusions, think about the fact that a huge population of US Citizens consider Spanish to be their first language.. As a nation proud of our diversity, maybe you should think twice about throwing out their Cd's and consider the fact that patriotism in any language should be encouraged.\n\n     As far as the artists are concerned, Olga Tanon is a Puerto Rican (and thus a defacto US National) who has won numerous Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, Billboard Music Awards and had at least two albums go Platinum. Wyclef Jean is a well known hip hop artist probably best known as the lead singer of The Fugees, although he originally hailed from Haiti.\nIvy Queen, another Puerto Rican, is well known in the world of Reggaeton. Carlos Ponce moved from Puerto Rico to Miami with his family over twenty years ago. He is a singer, actor (recurring role on 7th Heaven, currently in Lindsay Lohan's Just My Luck) and a correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight". Those are only a few of the "famous" artists...\n\n       Just a piece of advise: open your eyes, America is not a homogeneous society. Instead of wasting your time being angry that someone may want to express their patriotism in a manner which you do not understand, embrace it. \n\n     As Shakespeare put it, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet"
1067117
Yes I do know a couple things.  The Country 's name is in conventional long form is Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Capital is San Juan,  (territory of the US with commonwealth status); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 78 municipalities (municipios, singular - municipio) at the second order; Adjuntas, Aguada, Aguadilla, Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Anasco, Arecibo, Arroyo, Barceloneta, Barranquitas, Bayamon, Cabo Rojo, Caguas, Camuy, Canovanas, Carolina, Catano, Cayey, Ceiba, Ciales, Cidra, Coamo, Comerio, Corozal, Culebra, Dorado, Fajardo, Florida, Guanica, Guayama, Guayanilla, Guaynabo, Gurabo, Hatillo, Hormigueros, Humacao, Isabela, Jayuya, Juana Diaz, Juncos, Lajas, Lares, Las Marias, Las Piedras, Loiza, Luquillo, Manati, Maricao, Maunabo, Mayaguez, Moca, Morovis, Naguabo, Naranjito, Orocovis, Patillas, Penuelas, Ponce, Quebradillas, Rincon, Rio Grande, Sabana Grande, Salinas, San German, San Juan, San Lorenzo, San Sebastian, Santa Isabel, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto, Utuado, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Vieques, Villalba, Yabucoa, Yauco. \n Constitution was ratified 3 March 1952, approved by US Congress 3 July 1952, effective 25 July 1952 \nAs of 2004  Their Imports - partners are and at \nUS 55.0%, Ireland 23.7%, Japan 5.4%  \nPuerto Ricans Ethnic groups is white (mostly Spanish origin) 80.5%, black 8%, Amerindian 0.4%, Asian 0.2%, mixed and other 10.9%.    Their languages are Spanish and English,  \nReligion is mostly Roman Catholic (85%).  \nWhen I was there I spent my US Currency, same as I did in the United States, all States.\nOh, rate of unemployment was about 12-13% which was couple years ago.
1050616
Like other nationalities, some are good some are bad! Depends. I like Americans because they are friendly, open, direct, go getter but they can be too full of themselves, too patriotic and often feel they are the best.
60260
I believe most Americans do like immigrants after all that is what our country was founded on.  What Americans do not like is people (immigrants if you will) that abuse the welfare system.  I say don't come if you can't pay your way.  And learn the language please.
751298
lol .. Americans will always be called yanks (not yankies), and has nothing to do with living in the southern part or the northern part .. ALL Americans are yanks ... that's the way it is, and thats more than likely the way it'll stay ... .:)  Personally I like it ... short and sweet, and no bad connotations whatsoever ....
751052
No, I don't think Americans have any dislike for the British. Also, I think it's hard to generalize the characteristics and opinions of a whole entire nation ..especially one as diverse as the United States.
1058967
Cubans of Puerto Ricans.... well, first of all its the same race but different nationality.  Basically all the hispanic race has  alot of the same values and beliefs.  Depends on where u live and how u grew up that determines your tastes or  wants in life.   I've dated a puerto rican girl, and she was nice enough, Im engaged to a Cuban girl and she's just as nice to me. I notice alot of similiraties on their costumes and beliefs, they dont differ from my mexican ones.  Latinos are 1 in the same.
307254
Puerto Rico favors it
1162078
puerto ricans speak spanish. my suggestion is to try to befriend someone who is puerto rican so you can learn their specific dialect of spanish.