I think it is time to admit Puerto Rico as the 51st state

[Crepitus]

I think it is time to admit Puerto Rico as the 51st state. I think they've voted for it like 2-3 times already in recent years and I think it is time for Trump to ask congress to make it official. I wouldn't be against Greenland being a territory if they wished to be that either. I am all for increasing the size of the United states but lets do first thing first!

Re[publican will be against it because they are sure the Puerto Ricans will vote blue.

 

[Vrenn]

Re[publican will be against it because they are sure the Puerto Ricans will vote blue.

Well, judging from his last treatment of PR, I don't foresee him doing anything for PR other than throwing them a few more token paper towel rolls.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Re[publican will be against it because they are sure the Puerto Ricans will vote blue.

And cost billions more in welfare.

 

[jc456]

Well, judging from his last treatment of PR, I don't foresee him doing anything for PR other than throwing them a few more token paper towel rolls.

You love pushing bullshit for sure

 

[Oddball]

no

 

[konradv]

I wish the DC patriots the best of luck when they try to overthrow the government.
Or they can be Maryland.

Maybe they’ll storm the Capitol.

 

[konradv]

With representation comes taxation!!!! so representation isn't the only thing that they gain, they pay federal taxes as well. There is a Bill of Material that includes one Rep and one tax

They already pay income tax. NEXT!!!

 

[frigidweirdo]

I think it is time to admit Puerto Rico as the 51st state. I think they've voted for it like 2-3 times already in recent years and I think it is time for Trump to ask congress to make it official. I wouldn't be against Greenland being a territory if they wished to be that either. I am all for increasing the size of the United states but lets do first thing first!

The Republicans don't want Puerto Rico to be the 51st state because they think they'll vote Democrat, messing up their chances of holding on to the senate, and reducing their changes in the Presidential election.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Maybe they’ll storm the Capitol.

Maybe they should?

 

[jc456]

They already pay income tax. NEXT!!!

Not to the us

 

[Vrenn]

You love pushing bullshit for sure

Nope, I never pushed anything about the Orange Cheeto that wasn't true. Think of this, this is only going to get worse.

 

[jc456]

Nope, I never pushed anything about the Orange Cheeto that wasn't true. Think of this, this is only going to get worse.

Anything off your keyboard is bullshit

 

[Vrenn]

Anything off your keyboard is bullshit

Is that the best you got?

 

[jc456]

Is that the best you got?

All I need

 

[Contumacious]

And cost billions more in welfare.

Which states are “welfare states”?​

WalletHub produces an annual list of the most and least dependent states in the U.S. as of this writing, Alaska is the most dependent state, followed by Mississippi and Kentucky. The least dependent states are Kansas, New Jersey, and Delaware

Is Puerto Rico a Welfare State? | Puerto Rico 51st

“Welfare state” actually means “a system whereby the government undertakes to protect the health and well-being of its citizens, especially those in financial or social need, by means of grants, pensions, and other benefits.” That’s what the dictionary says. But we are seeing plenty of people...

www.pr51st.com

 

[jc456]

Which states are “welfare states”?​

WalletHub produces an annual list of the most and least dependent states in the U.S. as of this writing, Alaska is the most dependent state, followed by Mississippi and Kentucky. The least dependent states are Kansas, New Jersey, and Delaware

Is Puerto Rico a Welfare State? | Puerto Rico 51st

“Welfare state” actually means “a system whereby the government undertakes to protect the health and well-being of its citizens, especially those in financial or social need, by means of grants, pensions, and other benefits.” That’s what the dictionary says. But we are seeing plenty of people...

www.pr51st.com

Is Puerto Rico a state yet? Kind of tough to be a welfare state when it isn't a state.

 

[Contumacious]

Is Puerto Rico a state yet? Kind of tough to be a welfare state when it isn't a state.

Understood.

But you have not shown that Puerto Rico would receive more federal aid as a state than it does now as a territoty.

Hawaii's economy vastly improved after it became a state.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Which states are “welfare states”?​

WalletHub produces an annual list of the most and least dependent states in the U.S. as of this writing, Alaska is the most dependent state, followed by Mississippi and Kentucky. The least dependent states are Kansas, New Jersey, and Delaware

Is Puerto Rico a Welfare State? | Puerto Rico 51st

“Welfare state” actually means “a system whereby the government undertakes to protect the health and well-being of its citizens, especially those in financial or social need, by means of grants, pensions, and other benefits.” That’s what the dictionary says. But we are seeing plenty of people...

www.pr51st.com

We don't need extra poor people and 2 more Dem senators.
Cut them loose.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Understood.

But you have not shown that Puerto Rico would receive more federal aid as a state than it does now as a territoty.

Hawaii's economy vastly improved after it became a state.

Their GDP per capita is $30K less than ours.
Cut them loose.

 

[Vrenn]

All I need

Your needs are so basic.