Puerto Rico to Vote Sunday on Statehood

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Sy_Noe said:
And that’s a bad thing? 😃 Kinda like some southern and midwestern states having 2 Republicans. At least you spelled the name of the party right though! 👍
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It is bad, in my opinion, because the Democratic party does not officially recognize the unborn human being’s fundamental right to life and supports “safe and legal abortion” as “core to women’s, men’s, and young people’s health and well-being” which is an intrinsically evil political policy.

plannedparenthoodaction.org/blog/how-do-the-gop-and-democratic-party-platforms-compare-womens-health-hint-terribly
 
They’ll do as they have in the past, and vote to remain a territory.

They don’t want statehood and know they can’t handle independence.

So, they’ll remain a territory and depend on the US to bail them out of debt.

Jim
 
JimR-OCDS said:
They’ll do as they have in the past, and vote to remain a territory.

They don’t want statehood and know they can’t handle independence.

So, they’ll remain a territory and depend on the US to bail them out of debt.

Jim
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Yes.

The probability is high that the vote will be for the status quo.
 
Dwyer said:
It is bad, in my opinion, because the Democratic party does not officially recognize the unborn human being’s fundamental right to life and supports “safe and legal abortion” as “core to women’s, men’s, and young people’s health and well-being” which is an intrinsically evil political policy.
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So if they vote for statehood, you would encourage Congress to reject their request? And what makes you think the entirety of Puerto Rico’s population is pro-abortion?

What about the people of Puerto Rico who are prolife? Should we disenfranchise the entire population, or only those who are pro-abortion?
 
Gertabelle said:
So if they vote for statehood, you would encourage Congress to reject their request? And what makes you think the entirety of Puerto Rico’s population is pro-abortion?

What about the people of Puerto Rico who are prolife? Should we disenfranchise the entire population, or only those who are pro-abortion?
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They have the wrong colour skin. This is the Trump Answers Forum after all.
 
twf said:
They have the wrong colour skin. This is the Trump Answers Forum after all.
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That is not true at all. And your remark is not cute or funny either.

The vote is up to the people of Puerto Rico.
I don’t know what happens legally if they vote for statehood or independence. If they vote to remain a territory will they need a bailout eventually?
We will have to wait for the votes to be counted.
 
Yes, it’s up to them.

But if they become independent, they will join a long line of Third World nations waiting for a foreign handout. And US investment in the place would go poof.

They are in our debit column to stay and I, for one would welcome them as a state.

ICXC NIKA
 
Gertabelle said:
So if they vote for statehood, you would encourage Congress to reject their request? And what makes you think the entirety of Puerto Rico’s population is pro-abortion?

What about the people of Puerto Rico who are prolife? Should we disenfranchise the entire population, or only those who are pro-abortion?
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But the US Congress would have the final say, and few expect current US lawmakers to be very enthusiastic about eventual statehood for Puerto Rico.
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One big reason is that the Republican-controlled US Congress might be wary of a move that could erode their majority in both houses by allowing the Democratic-leaning Puerto Rican electorate to choose two new senators and several members of the House of Representatives.
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bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40222376

So you thought I was off the political mark?:rolleyes: 🙂
 
TK421 said:
Maybe we could reach a compromise. We keep the 50 stars but we add an image of Ricky Martin in the bottom right corner to represent Puerto Rico.
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What then do we do when Guam and the Virgin Islands become states?
 
Gertabelle said:
"Fifty Nifty United States" with lyrics

Here’s another song that would be ruined by the addition of additional states:

**"Wakko’s **50 States and Their Capitals" with lyrics
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Thanks! Do kids learn the states in alphabetical order now? I guess I better learn that song!
I have already forgotten most of the capitals! I got an award in 5th grade for learning all 50
states and capitals, but that was in 1962! 55 years ago!
 
TK421 said:
Flag manufacturers are going to love it.
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So will Mississippi, which would lose its status as the poorest state.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_income

Given its spotty history on wanting to be part of the US, I don’t think their application for statehood would be approved. Statehood is not something you can reverse in the next election. If Ontario wanted to become a state the rest of us would gain more than we would from Puerto Rico.
 
7_Sorrows said:
Thanks! Do kids learn the states in alphabetical order now? I guess I better learn that song!
I have already forgotten most of the capitals! I got an award in 5th grade for learning all 50
states and capitals, but that was in 1962! 55 years ago!
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We haven’t added any states since then 🙂 maybe it will be time to add San Juan!

ICXC NIKA
 
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