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Puerto Rico Will Be Admitted As 51st State

Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:33 pm
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora
Member since Sep 2012
73048 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:33 pm
Their citizens voted for it 52-48 this last election. That was the first hurdle.

The second hurdle is simply a simple majority of Congress and Senate to approve it. With a 50-50 split in the senate, Kamala is the tie breaker. But it probably won't come to that- there's enough repubs who would vote for this just to get in good with the hispanic voters in their constituency.

It's coming. And if you are against it, you are a racist relic of the white nationalist shock wave that Trump sent ripping through the country.

Don't kill the messenger. Bookmark this.
This post was edited on 2/13/21 at 6:34 pm
Posted by zephry801
Member since Dec 2017
436 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:34 pm to
Posted by jlovel7
NOT Louisiana
Member since Aug 2014
23823 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:34 pm to
God dammit man I don’t need those kinds of heart attacks on a Saturday.

We shouldn’t even have territories. We don’t need more states.
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
83072 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:35 pm to
As someone who is 25% Puerto Rican, this is stupid.

My 92 year old Puerto Rican grandmother agrees.

She hates liberals.
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
65102 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:35 pm to
Wait till they see what they have to pay in taxes
Posted by aTmTexas Dillo
East Texas Lake
Member since Sep 2018
22537 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:35 pm to
quote:

Don't kill the messenger. Bookmark this.


No, I won't bookmark it. Get used to East Texas and West Texas and North Utah and South Utah.
Posted by Crimson1st
Birmingham, AL
Member since Nov 2010
20761 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:36 pm to
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We shouldn’t even have territories. We don’t need more welfare states.
Posted by AndyCBR
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Nov 2012
8076 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:36 pm to
Correct me if I'm wrong but this would require a Constitutional Amendment, yes?

Posted by tiggerthetooth
Big Momma's House
Member since Oct 2010
64045 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:36 pm to
quote:

With a 50-50 split in the senate, Kamala is the tie breaker. But it probably won't come to that- there's enough repubs who would vote for this just to get in good with the hispanic voters in their constituency.



Joe Manchin and Sinema arent voting for Puerto Rican statehood and Puerto Rico is a net negative on the US economy.


This post was edited on 2/13/21 at 6:37 pm
Posted by burger bearcat
Member since Oct 2020
10320 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:38 pm to
Why stop at PR. They will add Guam, Virgin Islands, DC as well. Lets get on with this breakup.
Posted by tgerb8
Huntsvegas
Member since Aug 2007
6584 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:41 pm to
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Joe Manchin and Sinema arent voting for Puerto Rican statehood and Puerto Rico is a net negative on the US economy.


I'm not arguing with you. I'm just saying the people in charge of the country right now don't GAF about the economy. Guaranteed votes > prosperity.
Posted by HubbaBubba
North of DFW, TX
Member since Oct 2010
50813 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:41 pm to
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Wait till they see what they have to pay in taxes
LOL, 90% of the population will be on food stamps and some other form of federal and state support.
Posted by supatigah
CEO of the Keith Hernandez Fan Club
Member since Mar 2004
89759 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:41 pm to
quote:

Correct me if I'm wrong but this would require a Constitutional Amendment, yes?


no PR doesnt
DC would though
Posted by UsingUpAllTheLetters
Panama City, FL
Member since Aug 2011
9329 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:41 pm to
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Joe Manchin and Sinema arent voting for Puerto Rican statehood and Puerto Rico is a net negative on the US economy.
I pray you’re right, but every indication I’ve seen tells me that Democrats don’t give one good frick about the economy anymore.
Posted by TrueTiger
Chicken's most valuable
Member since Sep 2004
79956 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:42 pm to

Fine with me. The U.S. can do what they want.

I live in the Republic of Texas.
Posted by Chazreinhold
Utah
Member since Oct 2020
7220 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:42 pm to
Great let’s just tie another F’ing Anchor around Uncle Sams Neck. FFS!!
Posted by Pelican fan99
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Jun 2013
38891 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:46 pm to
I can’t believe we are going to frick up a perfect number of states in 50 for god damn Puerto Rico
Posted by HonoraryCoonass
Member since Jan 2005
19807 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:48 pm to
You are partially wrong. Puerto Rico will become the 52nd state in the US, not the 51st.
Posted by obdobd918
Member since Jun 2020
3228 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:52 pm to
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No, I won't bookmark it. Get used to East Texas and West Texas and North Utah and South Utah.


My understanding is that a state is not allowed to split into 2 states. Also, if there is a territory that wants to become a state and is bordered by 2 states or more, then the border states have to vote to allow the territory to become a state, such as DC. DC is not a territory, and should not be allowed to be a state.
Posted by ItNeverRains
Offugeaux
Member since Oct 2007
28166 posts
Posted on 2/13/21 at 6:58 pm to
Island messicans are the worst
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