The Forgotten Americans: Why Did U.S. Media Ignore U.S. Virgin Islands Devastated by Irma?

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democracynow.org - Hurricane Irma made landfall in the U.S. Virgin Islands as a Category 5 storm just over one week ago, knocking out electricity and running water, and cutting off communications with the outside world. Now, Governor Kenneth Mapp says the islands of Saint John and Saint Thomas are still nearly entirely without power. The hurricane also destroyed schools and the main hospital on Saint Thomas. The devastation was so extensive, it can be seen from space. Earlier this week, a U.S. military amphibious ship arrived on Saint Thomas ladened with equipment and supplies. The islands have also received emergency aid from residents of the nearby island of Puerto Rico, where volunteers banded together to collect supplies and transport them on dozens of ships. But while Hurricane Irma hit the U.S. Virgin Islands days before it made landfall on the Florida Keys, the Virgin Islands have been largely forgotten in the wall-to-wall U.S. media coverage of the storm. And that omission is even more striking given that the U.S. Virgin Islands are in the midst of celebrating their centennial as U.S. territory. We speak with Saint Thomas native Tiphanie Yanique, award-winning poet and novelist. She’s an associate professor in the English Department at Wesleyan University and the author of the poetry collection "Wife" and the novel "Land of Love and Drowning."
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@Kim-jd6lx 7 лет назад

I am from the U.S. Virgin Islands, and we are merely property of the United States; we cannot even vote for the President. If you're not from the major islands(ie Jamaica, Bahamas)that are huge tourist attractions, I'm quite certain few individuals can identify Caribbean islands. It was so infuriating listening to the news, as the Caribbean islands were brushed off regarding Hurricane Irma's trajectory. We were mentioned briefly , as though we were "pit stops" in route to the mainland. Most of my information post impact was obtained via social media, as little to no coverage was provided...I can't say I'm surprised unfortunately.

@dinats-7122 7 лет назад

Kim/ I didn't know some of the Virgin Islands were owned by the United States, either. I wonder if we can start a petition, to give the islands citizens, the same constitutional rights that we have, here on the main land. I know our rights are always being violated, but at least it would be a start. Does anyone know how to draw up a petition? I for one, am willing to sign it.

@relhen30 7 лет назад

This is so so true. I am from Antigua but I lived in St. Thomas for 5 years and I always say America does not care about the USVI. I think partly its because they cannot vote for the president like you said.

@lyte4240 7 лет назад

They kno it's territorial, they don't care! It's an island surrounded by water lots of water, " according to Trump". Shameful indeed, they only tlk abt it when it's vacation time. USVI stay strong you guys are resilient an hard working, the Island Wil rise again.

@christopherharrell8292 6 лет назад

KIM WHY ARE THOSE PEPLE ASSHOLES? i hate the VIRGIN ISLAND I HOPE THEY DONT GET ANY HELP

@blacksultan85 6 лет назад

I never knew USVI had a president I thought yall have Prime Ministers because y'all are U.S. owned?

@Lynz3333 7 лет назад

Americans do care about the people in the virgin Islands, it's the media that can't get over their powerful force in America. I as an american am very sad to hear that ALL of the Caribbean have not received the same help that others have. We can't help some and just ignore others. Thank you Democracy Now for bringing this to the ears of those who can help

@ceebee7854 7 лет назад

Thank you Amy, for covering this topic with Tiphanie Yanique!

@darkanser 7 лет назад

The same thing happened in 1989 when hurricane Hugo hit the US Virgin Islands -- primarily St. Croix. The news talked primarily about what Hugo did to Charleston and seemingly ignored what happened to St. Croix.

@darkuser9992 7 лет назад

US Virgin Islands might seem tiny, but together with Puerto Rico and America's Caribbean territories, it's quite substantial, not to mention the tourist money that must pour into these islands. That they can be forgotten is pathetic!

@christopherharrell8292 6 лет назад

THOSE PEOPLE ARE ASSHOLES

@ruthwright6247 7 лет назад

Thank you for this video! very informative. ...Ms. Yanique did a great job of breaking things down.

@pippa3150 Год назад

6 years later, after surviving Irma, then Maria 13 days later, I just made it through Lidia in Puerto Vallarta. I came across this video looking for STJ footage and wanted to tell you how deeply grateful I am for it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

@colourfulsouls 7 лет назад

This is so sad, I wish there was more I could do to help. If I could get there I would volunteer. I consider all of you US islanders Americans and I feel like you guys should be able to vote. They should be considered states✌🏼️💕

@makisov 4 года назад

America only cares about USVI when it's time for a vacation. I remember after the hurricane hit, I kept asking "What about USVI?" It's literally like America forgot USVI is part of America.

@alexanderramos9492 6 лет назад

Puerto Rico and US Virgin islands should unite and become a state.

@danthemansmail 7 лет назад

Not an accident. In fact all the climate disruptions are given the minimal coverage possible because the system doesn't want you thinking about climate change. You start thinking and you might realize who is at fault. Can't have that.......

@rosestewart1606 7 лет назад

Dan Harris bingo!!!

@remcovanek2 7 лет назад

Dan Harris We all know Western countries are largely responsible...but AGW deniers are in power.

@AA123TD 7 лет назад

irma did to the islands what Andrew did to South FL. I sympathize with them... Get them help!!!

@BChan1991 7 лет назад

Why were the Virgin Islands ignored? Cuz they're full of colored people. But props to the military for stepping up in a timely manner

@mulberryhill 7 лет назад

That's exactly right. The majority of the inhabitants are people of color, mainly black. The little reporting that did come out of mainstream news after Irma hit the Virgin Islands was focussed on the tourist getting out. It was absolutely disgusting. They knew the Islands were hit hard but focussed instead for days on the storm that was on its way to Florida. CNN and the rest of mainstream media were disgusting.

@JAHDCypha 7 лет назад

Wanda Stansbury mainly black,then puerto rican ,domicano/a ,white ,n other smaller ethnicities and races like Asian etc but yeah u right about why they're not covering the islands.

@bonbunda8366 7 лет назад

Yes.. It really is no secret why is there? Yet still, so many VI & PR people are so proud to call themselves US citizens but they seem to forget that they are people of color on US Territory. They are a few Caucasian that were born in the VI, but the Majority is of African Descent with Latino and indigenous peoples not far behind. So why would anyone with a halfway proper overstanding of Americas whitewashed history be surprised that there is no real coverage? And I'm glad her true thought slipped out... Cause PR & the VI are really just US colonies. And yes.. Respect to the Armed Forces but in truth,it is all protocol. The US Military employs loads of people and has many resources in its Caribbean territories and PR is at the center of it all.

@Abstract.Noir414 7 лет назад

They are covering puerto rico and puerto rico only as of today after maria

@novemberjanuary8101 7 лет назад

Bingo

@NellieKAdaba 7 лет назад

European Media didn't ignore the Virgin Islands, I didn't know that US media ignored it, then again I only listen to alternative news that are not mainstream (BBC News, CBC News, France 24, DW News, TG1, RTL Info, RTBF, RTVE, etc)

@Bookworm51485 7 лет назад

Nellie K. Adaba Completely and totally ignored :-(

@rosestewart1606 7 лет назад

It's odd because I've seen more about these islands in Canada

@Bookworm51485 7 лет назад

Rose Stewart And once Puerto Rico was hit, that was it. Endless stories about Puerto Rico without a single mention of the USVI

@melissasueh. 6 лет назад

The Purerto Ricans are more numerous and vocal than the USVI. A lot of Puerto Ricans live in New York City where the major networks are located and some of them work for the networks, like Geraldo Rivera. So they got more attention. A lot of network news people have little or no knowledge of geography and the US history in the region. They think that the US ends in Florida.

@readmore8740 7 лет назад

At last the world is getting things done without major corporations. There will be more and more of this. Eventually, the billionaires of this earth will realize the things they've been hoarding is of no importance to many others. Stocks and bonds? It's all a virtual bubble they have been buying into, and that too, one day will blow its top off.

@donnajacksunn489 7 лет назад

elvi m. kinga ...I totally agree with you

@new2dayuser151 7 лет назад

Disasters always show whose on your side!!!

@donnajacksunn489 7 лет назад

New2day User ...Amen

@novemberjanuary8101 7 лет назад

Isn’t that interesting

@wesleymercer7496 7 лет назад

Why after 100 years have this territory not been a Statehood of America? Any answers?

@niggajuice781 7 лет назад

because u would have millions on the voter rolls and they don't vote Republican

@939449 7 лет назад

Also, they don't want these islands like Puerto Rico, Guam, USVI to have negotiating power in business contracts with the US. Right now the US can drag them into any self serving exploitative contract and bankrupt them. They can use the land as they see fit, not as the native residents who have to live with main lander decisions, see fit.

@Abstract.Noir414 7 лет назад

pr is mostly white ot brown

@denisemitchell8477 7 лет назад

+Ram THom not true mixed Tainos and many African bloodlines

@Abstract.Noir414 7 лет назад

Wrong most are european. 27% of the island is of african origin. There was alot of immigrTION granted by the spanish government to white the island in the early 1800s corscians, italians, french, spanish, irish, german and so forth was granted access

@jenniferwilson9579 7 лет назад

So sad, I feel very badly for you, you are American snd deserve news coverage, concern, and aid. So grateful I had the opportunity to go to St. Thomas in 1984 and 2014.

@GreenOrchid9 7 лет назад

Where are the cruise ship pulling up to offer food medical aid shelter? Where's the superheroes for the women and children?

@maryjofoston759 7 лет назад

Personally I think regardless what country you are from, humanity should have ALL countries lend a helping hand.

@krissiberry9087 7 лет назад

Great Report!

@jedixon100 7 лет назад

Amy Goodman is the best interviewer in the business!

@gorviv529 7 лет назад

These people are still being forgotten. Can we get an update? Which charities are out there actually getting aid to the people of the USVI?

@Bookworm51485 7 лет назад

gorviv529 I think once PR got hit, they took away what little attention the USVI had, which was already pretty much non-existent

@gorviv529 7 лет назад

Bookworm51485 I know. Very sad. Hope they get the help they need and some attention.

@debbiegarcher2758 7 лет назад

As always Jehovah's Witnesses help reliably and unselfishly

@MikeGreenwood51 7 лет назад

At 5AM.00hrs GMT BST, Wednesday 20th September 2017. The hurricane eye was at Lat.: 17°42'N / Lon.: 64°43'W. Category 1 Huricane. 77mph sustained winds. Air Pressure 974hPa. Sea Wave swell height 39.9ft. Wind gusts to 133mph. The Eye is directly over The USA Virgin Isles. 36ft sea wave swells impacting USA Virgin Ises East north and south. Potentially increasing to 40.7ft

@luzmariarodriquez4639 7 лет назад

We go months with no help,no power, and all foods are usually expired. Foster children to gov.....

@johnlamarca9439 7 лет назад

Holly shit!! I didn't know ANY of this crap!! They been CRAPPING on you people for years!

@phillymantu6390 7 лет назад

John La Marca they sure have. my girl is from there n no one really understood y she was sad, due to the lack of coverage on her island, people had no idea of what island or the tragedy upon it

@mrmichael610 Год назад

This was the most fearful time in my life. we stand together to rebuild back the B.v.i

@alexd531 7 лет назад

I have a girlfriend who lives on the islands and after a month, no news. Its a disgrace that no news came out after the initial news a month or so ago.

@lovelylady0200 7 лет назад

Thank You for covering my parents island. #USVI

@veronicawest3749 6 лет назад

This is a good example of the Current state of the US media, they only seem to want to report on things that are hot topic and politicly motivated, if they could make a scandle out of this then it would be a big story, so they can get more ratings, but this is more along the lines of human interest and concidered low viewer so it will be left lay. This is why I havent watched TV in years. My heart goes out to thoes affected by this tragedy. Be well.

@luzmariarodriquez4639 7 лет назад

They only remember us when mainland Americans need a vacation

@vintageskybee1238 7 лет назад

LuzMaria Rodriquez well that's all your island can offer.

@sirchumfordchumsleyiii6208 6 лет назад

Or sex with the locals during carnival

@bunniesforsale4667 7 лет назад

How could Denmark sell something that was never theirs in the first place. I can sell my neighbors front porch to a Chinese businessman. Just because I got paid doesn't make my neighbor's porch his. The Island belonged to the slaves who displaced the native people who were almost all wiped out by the European conquerors. Once slavery was over and there was no more profit for them, they bounced, living the islands to the slaves, only reaching out once in a while to give small financial aid. And what made the US feel like they could buy people?

@DIYeverything513 7 лет назад

And your point is?

@charlesjarrell9454 7 лет назад

I do believe we bought Alaska .Also the bottom half of the US was bought in the Louisiana purchase .

@srj607able 7 лет назад

Google make this channel not friendly viewers. Sad of Google.

@belingonza318 7 лет назад

The U.S. had 4 hurricanes to deal with .We are really spread out .Puerto Rico was wiped out we're trying to help everybody. It's so easy to say they don't care about them. How many people do you think we have.

@blockchainrasta 5 лет назад

You all know why YOU ignored them. It was because they have mostly black people there.

@Alfadrottning86 7 лет назад

I find it quite amazing to learn quite some substantial stuff about the US just lately - and sadly only due to conflict and desaster. So i actually had no idea that VI was US territory - or Guam... and who knows what else will pop up as US territory in the future.

@marvinmckinley6220 7 лет назад

Sjalka Rjadottir. The Marshall islands too

@Alfadrottning86 7 лет назад

Yea, that i knew - cause of the musical west side story - but still surprising how many small islands are considered american soil. Do they count into the state count btw.? I mean, ,i know puerto rico has a representative in congress i think ... but is not allowed to be a tie breaking vote (something or so - i once heard)

@JAHDCypha 7 лет назад

Sjalka Rjadottir no they are called "territories " .not included in the mainland U.S govt just local..

@JAHDCypha 7 лет назад

Sjalka Rjadottir but they still pay federal taxes to the u.s govt..so basically modern day advanced slavery..

@lyte4240 7 лет назад

Dahm dnt yall learn tht in school? Dnt the VI pledge allegiance to the US flag as well? We gotta educate ourselves evryday. America does not have all the answers

@Abstract.Noir414 3 года назад

They were focused on puerto rico instead

@badfairy9554 7 лет назад

UK sent 50 million to its Virgin islands and Johnson to talk to the people.

@heights8467 3 года назад

To tortola?

@jennifermuller9714 4 года назад

I never heard of the Virgin Islands until I was in my yearly twenties when I moved there for 6 months due to a work move. I could not believe that there was US territory I never learned about in school or no one ever talked about here in the US. I am a Californian. Maybe it is good in some ways that we do not speak of it much so that it keeps a low population rate. And Virgin Islands would experience all the bad things that places experience when humans populate an area like pollution and making the water dirty with liter etc.

@bfbisbusy 7 лет назад

Because the president didn't know that they were a part of America.

@MrTheGuitarNerd 7 лет назад

I loved the look on Amy Goodman's face when she said: "So, Puerto Ricans are helping?"

@NoName-hg6ez 7 лет назад

all people need to step up and quit complaining about how the U.S. doesn't care, man come on PEOPLE you need to help yourselves too ,man up and take responsibility for yourselves the U.S. just had a 3 major hurricanes and fires and other disasters the U.S. helps tremendously all over the world I am so sick of people thrashing our country and its leaders channels like this just encourage hate and rebels against our country

@lovetai9401 7 лет назад

...Love visiting the USVI(& St Martin), so beautiful, Hope things are getting better there now..

@khadidjakoka6419 5 лет назад

Virgin Islands must declare its independence until the world hears it more. Free Virgin Islands.

@michelletorres428 5 лет назад

After more than a year looking at this i tear up

@MakeWay4CJ 5 лет назад

I think most of us are VERY clear as to why the US Virgin Islands are being ignored. 🙄

@Mzsixta 7 лет назад

Private citizens have been helping out in Houston Texas. The government went to sleep. Donald Trump's house was left unscaved, is this the real world? The hurricane discriminated? Wow

@Laracroft19986 7 лет назад

In all fairness, not even our president knew these were us citizens as well!

@planetpjr 7 лет назад

yes it's annoying that hitting american soil wasn't mentioned til florida but atheism isn't a religion.

@Trigger730 2 года назад

They are territories because they were bought and they have some protection from that. If you choose to live on a small island in the path of numerous storms during hurricane season, then you are taking a chance. You are cut off from attention and help for a while.

@ewallacestudent1 7 лет назад

Puerto Rico's cop telling the truth about Hurricane Maria's aid ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5Uc1pPsKt_s.html Do we see the difference in PR Mayor not working and President Trump handing out meals in TX? These socialist make their situation worst by spending the aid they get on corrupt politicians and not on infrastructure, had they moved the old people to a safe storm shelter and been prepared knowing a storm was on the way the leaders and politicians in PR would look much better. What do the citizens of the USA get just more, more, more. Maybe the Mayor should be doing more, more, more clean up. Listen to the people of PR, their socialist government is the issue. The refuse to allow the food through to the people.

@Mattsana 7 лет назад

I wonder how long it takes for the vegetation to grow back. When it be all lush and green again?

@mustardseed308 7 лет назад

Pathetic American Government.

@dandaddavi 7 лет назад

It's easy for people who have never been through a natural disaster or any catastrophic event to ignore the tragic situations of other individuals in order to selfishly maintain their sense of comfort. Human negligence towards others, whether foreign or local, is a harsh reality. This just serves as proof of who the mainstream media and the corporations that control the order of global operations are really focused on showing any form of concern towards. It's definitely not towards us true natives of these Islands, but only the tourists and long term vacationers who's main residences are in the continental US. As a US Virgin Islander that now resides in the continental US, it has always been a underlying fact that natives are truly peasants in the eyes of every Continental American, no matter what race. We are on our own and always have been so forgive me if I don't seem surprised to witness this negligence. Even with all of this scrutiny, I am confident that we will recover only with the help of each other since this neglect is evident. Along with the hidden knowledge of our existence to many, there is also hidden strength within our people that shall always remain evident only to those who know better.

@GreenOrchid9 7 лет назад

Puerto Rico is the direct link flight path to connect to the virgin islands, geography and history back to the schools

@anameaboveallothers 7 лет назад

pigment induced blindness.

@firesign4297 7 лет назад

RACISM!!! 101 !

@kishoredasongs3444 7 лет назад

I will donate one million each to us and British Virgin islands when I win the lottery

@donnajacksunn489 7 лет назад

Kishoreda Songs ..Bless your heart

@sirchumfordchumsleyiii6208 6 лет назад

Your a jackass.......you can donate as little as a $1 and that will be appreciated

@miffosniffo84 6 лет назад

why doesn't these islands bulid infrastructure for the oncoming storms they know are coming instead of begging for help from US mainland

@vicmonte1302 7 лет назад

US Virgin Islands do not pay taxes to IRS rather to Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue. Start forming a line there.

@anayansib.1245 7 лет назад

THE WICKEDNESS OF MEN SHORTENS HIS EXISTENCE.

@AbRamskiller41 5 лет назад

So I went with the meu to help clean up both the virgin islands and Puerto Rico and damn, that was rough

@bandersnatchful 7 лет назад

You're fine saying journalists are irresponsible because they are, except for, Democracy Now, Jimmy Dore, Redacted Tonight.......

@brianjacobsen456 7 лет назад

Dump all 1% and Corp on a deserted island.Leave em 1 row boat.

@buttaflygirl05 7 лет назад

so are only the islands that are us territory were ruined?? thats really strange...

@hotelcampina 7 лет назад

They played the British National Anthem for the handover of a Dutch colony to the US ?'

@spiritjourney7150 7 лет назад

Don't wish harm for Pres. Trump's property because it was not damaged.

@vhs8669 7 лет назад

Diversity = no looting

@GreenOrchid9 7 лет назад

Windward island, leeward islands in the east Indies, British Danish French Dutch Spanish reflects the historical occupation now ignorance is bliss...

@trint3089 7 лет назад

Ok this woman didn't clear anything up about who's who did she? Wtf....

@toripurgers9769 7 лет назад

I wonder why in that 1917 clip they played God Save the Queen? Maybe it was the only national anthem they had a recording of back then...

@accessaf 4 года назад

How much did epstien get. His buildings look fine. Such why the hell are those islands private

@lsmith2129 7 лет назад

gov coumo from new York was there no need for any one else to be there he's super A .C.

@vahi-shageorge3740 6 лет назад

You guys need to get y’all facts straight before posting anything. The footages you’re showing throughout this video is the island I’m from which is Saint-Martin.

@zgizellecozart9746 7 лет назад

Exactly that's what I was saying I was like why didn't why isn't the u.s. sending a because I was told they bought the US Virgin Islands this is why it's called the US Virgin Islands so why didn't you have more British and more other people from other countries helping the US version Island out when it's owned by the United States the United States should have been the first that's up in their United States should have been number one priority up and all up in the US Virgin Islands it should have been USA bottom line why?????? wasn't it. And why isn't Saint Croix holding the US account of accountable for not being there for them they need too.

@Tokyodrift. 4 года назад

US AND BRITISH virgin island is good now

@GreenOrchid9 7 лет назад

I hope rotary club international is mobilizing

@julies2982 7 лет назад

This is weather manipulation at it's best! Just Google weather modification patents!

@CTKGr 7 лет назад

@ 0:17 Notice he turns his face. So that's where the bastard's at! Trying to serve that MF child support for the 1ast 17 years!

@lyte4240 7 лет назад

Shameful

@trint3089 7 лет назад

And I live in Miami. We are still without power too...... Soooooo ya. Check that. 🤣🤣

@remcovanek2 7 лет назад

trint k Within 2 decades devastation in Miami. Garanteed.

@JAHDCypha 7 лет назад

trint k u sound stupid bro i live in ft Lauderdale n from the vi got fam there.., a little loss of power ain't nothing compared to how the vi got hit!!..nothing,!! matter of fact it's a cakewalk when it comes to the severity compared to the islands...another fact people in the v.i deal with a regular loss of power on a weekly basis because the govt owes the power company millions...u got nun to complain about fareal dawg, count ya blessings😣

@Bookworm51485 7 лет назад

I live in Miami too. We got a papercut compared to the gaping hole in the gut the USVI got...

@dexikid 7 лет назад

ironlyangamer agreeeeeeee

7 лет назад

Ratings

@selassiesuntstv7040 6 лет назад

That's wtf I wanna know anyone please explain

@akh3653 6 лет назад

I didn’t know it was part of us lol

@internetmail3888 7 лет назад

IMPORTANT HURRICANE MARIA ADVICE TO SHARE. Try to shelter in a concrete brick or stone building. Put Children in Metal bathtubs and protect them with bed mattresses, pillows, duvets, blankets, Put cycle helmets on children, Give children ear plugs, Stay away from glass windows, Store food & water & matches. Remove gas tanks and fuel from your homes, Put important documents and medications in waterproof container. Tye rope to concrete buildings structure and hold on tight. Shelter at opposite end of building to facing wind. Turn off home electricity, gas and water supply. SHARE THIS MESSAGE

@patriciagarciad.2573 7 лет назад

¿What are they doing with guns? Is not a war Ash

@gngd5351 7 лет назад

Why Did U.S. Media Ignore U.S. Virgin Islands Devastate by Irma? Answer: The mother nature never comes to visit this island just one time. She will and will be there maybe in the next year. So why to rebuild? You chose that island because your like it then you have to take care off by yourselft.

7 лет назад

mmm, yes...america first, right?

@MillDonald-g3p 5 дней назад

Young John Hall Jennifer Moore Thomas

@randsonic 6 лет назад

Uh, Houston? Florida? St.John? St.Thomas? Puerto Rico? the Caribbean? The US had not dealt yet with the Houston DISASTER when this hurricane hit. The US does not have a staff of millions in FEMA which is largely made up of "on call" individuals who sit around and wait for the next disaster. I see a lot of really dumb comments here, and a lot of lies being told by the people in this video. How would any of you as elected officials dealt with all of these disasters one on top of the other. I will tell you, the priority will go to those on the mainland who actually pay taxes for services. St. John is almost a 4 hour plane ride from Atlanta...did they expect the Marines to land on these islands the next day? And those of you trying to racialize this are the most ignorant. I travel to St.John every summer and I see none of this ridiculous racism that the radical left in the US loves to speak of. This was pure overload to the system and logistics.

@eikwal7396 Год назад

Shut your mouth

@BartonBaird-l2m 15 дней назад

Jones Eric White Patricia Moore Donald

@popeyesailor9571 7 лет назад

Prey for Houston? lol

@christianmay6021 7 лет назад

As I read these comments, I'm very disappointed in peoples veiws. It's the government, it's the media, it's my color. Blah blah blah, wah, wah, wah! Be accountable for who you are. Make a difference and shut up. My wife is working in Saint Thomas and I'm going there to help. Aid is there, aid is continuing to come. The one's you should be whinning about are the ones who post garbage like this. Get up and help and shut up about no one helping!

@eikwal7396 Год назад

Say that to the whiny Puerto Ricans instead of commenting on the usvi