It's an island

"Nobody knows in America
 Puerto Rico's in America."   (Stephen Sondheim)

"We've worked very very hard in Puerto Rico.  It's very tough because it's an island.  An island in the middle of a very big ocean."  (Donald Trump)

If only we had some means of reaching it.  Like a navy or an air force.  (Buttermilk Sky)

With professional football over for the next few days, the Patriot-in-Chief could finally direct his attention to the American territory where there is no electricity, almost no phone service and little in the way of food and gasoline, where the governor, Ricardo Rossello, warns that hospitals are in need of power and people are drinking the water that trickles from ravaged hillsides.  Blinded by their struggle to stay alive, Puerto Ricans are failing to see the big picture:

"Florida and Texas are doing great but Puerto Rico, which was already suffering from broken infrastructure and massive debt, is in deep trouble.  It's [sic] old electrical grid, which was in terrible shape, was destroyed, with billions of dollars owed to Wall Street and the banks, which, sadly must be dealt with.  Food, water & medical are top priorities -- and doing well."

I have to admit I know little about Texas because the newsertainment people seem to have lost interest in it, but Florida is not "doing great."  Large swaths of it still have no electricity, and emergency supplies are being flown to the Caribbean out of Savannah, which suggests that many Florida airports are still being repaired.  So if you Spanish-speaking people on that island in the middle of the ocean are suffering, it's your own fault for letting your infrastructure get all rundown and not paying your bills.  As, for instance, the Trump International Golf Club Puerto Rico, which filed bankruptcy in 2015 owing its creditors some $33 million.  Actually, it was owned by the Coco Beach Golf and Country Club, which merely licensed the illustrious Trump name, but apparently the name wasn't illustrious enough to lure the suckers holidaymakers, and they didn't even pay the licensing fee.  Which sadly must be dealt with.  See?  It's always about Trump and he's always the victim.  So many sacrifices.

Not to worry, though, Congress promises a relief bill no later than the second week in October.  Just as soon as the Senate repeals Obamaca--what?  Not even a vote?  All right, tax cuts.  DACA?  Criminalizing anthem-kneeling?  Yet another round of hearings about Hillary's emails?

Here come our thoughts and prayers, Puerto Rico.  Enjoy.