I was wondering how that'd go. Probably a good move on their part.
Puerto Rico becoming a state is not a good idea. It would end up increasing the power of the Democratic Party in America. That makes Puerto Rican statehood a nonstarter. It would be better for Puerto Rico to become independent.
we could be the 52nd state. lol
Screw Puerto Rico. American doesn't need more people looking for a handout.
Puerto Rico will be admitted to the Union within two years.
nah, just before the next election.. for another Democrat win, timing is everything, sorta like the dream act.
If that's your theory, why are you arguing with him? Two years is when the next election starts winding up.
Now if only Canada would take the vote.. just exclude Quebec.. they aren't Canadian anyhow..
If Puerto Rico with its 4.2 million population becomes a state, this means 6 or 7 more electoral votes for the Democrats, plus 2 senators, and at least one rep.
Some people...........they just can't help being themselves.
That's it gopher.........think positive though I wouldn't start counting the votes yet. From what I just read about the PR economy, I can't see them getting admitted anytime soon - the US government has much bigger fish to fry right now, like just keeping the lights on at home.
Some people...........they just can't help being themselves.
The only difference would be their right to vote. They receive money from the federal gov. already as they are already a part of the US, just not a 'state'
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...and some people can't see the sarcasm in a statement. WTF!! Dumbarse
Are Puerto Ricans well educated and highly skilled? How will the admission of a bunch of Puerto Ricans to the Union help the US? Puerto Rico should be an independent country.
Screw Puerto Rico. American doesn't need more people looking for a handout.
The only difference would be their right to vote. They receive money from the federal gov. already as they are already a part of the US, just not a 'state'
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Puerto Rico isn't going to be admitted to the United States. It would upset the existing balance of power. Puerto Ricans would seek independence if they had any self-respect for their identity.
That would mean ending corporations who take bigger handouts than anyone else.
they do get $$$ from the USA which had many companies there who made big profits and did not pay taxes
but the jobs have been sent to China and India as with other states/cities
Hawaii was admitted in 1959 - nobody said anything about identity back then. Same with PR.
Puerto Ricans are Democrats. Admission of Puerto Rico into the American Union would give Democrats permanent power in Congress. Why would Republicans agree to such an arrangement when the arrangement has the effect of diesmpowering conservatives?
Hawaii and Puerto Rico should both be independent nations because they ard democrats for the most part. Get them out. Get rid of leftists.
Nothing in politics is permanent. Power has alternated between the two major powers for decades. Some states change their minds, same would be true with PR. The two major parties wont exist forever nor will their platforms exist forever. They traded places with each other ideologically once so far.
Republicans and Democrats are not the entire US population. A huge chunk of it does not identify with either party.
The dream act was passed less than a year before this election.. it's sorta a carrot in front of the donkey for the 11 million Latin voters. Porto Rico is Democrat and Latin.. the demographics of the USA is changing before our eyes..
That's not how democracy works.
ANd the R and D parties now aren't the same as the R and D parties of the past. Just look at this election fallout, it is largely because the Republican party has changed, and now they have to look at changing back, being more like the Dems.
Karrie, one's political philosophy isn't something one changes. Change takes decades in order to be internalized. If I wanted to be a leftist I would do so. I don't want to be a leftist. Surely you must understand that.
I understand that you don't want to be a leftist. Notice I've never criticized you for not being. I've never said you shouldn't have a voice. Never said you're wrong. Never said you should be punted from your country because you don't fit in. Democracy doesn't work if everyone has to clone up. Every last person has different priorities, and are entitled to advocate those priorities. And yeah, the nation might hit ona point where there are more people with different priorities than you, that doesn't make them enemies you need to kick out.