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Hortensis

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12. :) Absolutely! But the larger majority the better, the smaller...

Thu Dec 15, 2022, 06:11 PM

Dec 2022

Last time I heard, only a smallish majority chose statehood in an attempt by PR's government to measure sentiment.

Huge changes like this should be supported by a solid majority who reflect the well known wishes of majorities in society, among friends and associates -- MORE than just a brief, narrow vote and subsequent imposition on all who don't want it.

I'm older, so I remember the era when PR terrorists objected violently to U.S. "imperialism," epitomized by statehood. On the mainland, as well as on their remote island 1000 miles east of Miami. And these are inflammable times. Agents of chaos leap to any opportunity.

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House approves referendum to 'decolonize' Puerto Rico [View all] Ohio Joe Dec 2022 OP

K&R 2naSalit Dec 2022 #1

This is so overdue moniss Dec 2022 #2

It could pass reconciliation if they can get Murkowski I think ColinC Dec 2022 #3

You couldn't include something like this in a reconciliation bill. tritsofme Dec 2022 #32

What affects the budget any more than an entire new state and billions of new ColinC Dec 2022 #34

The impact to the budget would be incidental to the policy goal. tritsofme Dec 2022 #35

Regardless Dems used up all their reconciliation opportunities this session ColinC Dec 2022 #36

Please make PR a state. gldstwmn Dec 2022 #4

Don't make them, give them the choice though. 48656c6c6f20 Dec 2022 #20

Ah, a referendum of people in the territory acquired through military force. David__77 Dec 2022 #5

123 years ago IronLionZion Dec 2022 #8

"I would love to see Russia come for Alaska" brooklynite Dec 2022 #23

It might be a bit harder for them to invade Alaska than Ukraine IronLionZion Dec 2022 #30

Are you implying the US is like Russia? sarisataka Dec 2022 #9

Are you referring to Texas? New Mexico? California? markodochartaigh Dec 2022 #15

That's a 'Bingo' on my scorecard! 70sEraVet Dec 2022 #16

Indeed. ShazzieB Dec 2022 #18

Almost wasn't Bear Creek Dec 2022 #24

I Support which ever Choice the Majority of Puerto Ricans choose. electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #6

:) Absolutely! But the larger majority the better, the smaller... Hortensis Dec 2022 #12

The 1954 United States Capitol shooting was an attack on March 1, 1954, by four Puerto Rican Celerity Dec 2022 #14

And DC. And combine the Dakotas. I'm tired of this BS minority rule. Hate to say it but that's what Pepsidog Dec 2022 #7

86% of DC voted for statehood in 2016, including me IronLionZion Dec 2022 #10

PR split surprises but I get it. DC and the rest of the country are getting screwed. Pepsidog Dec 2022 #13

PR population is over 2.5 million. nt. druidity33 Dec 2022 #31

Expand the House: let Wyoming's population equal 1 Rep and allot other states based on that. Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2022 #39

I don't thinks states can combine Polybius Dec 2022 #37

Do be aware that Puerto Rico's sole (non-voting) member of Just A Box Of Rain Dec 2022 #11

They still need a say in the Gubmint even if they pick Repukes. maxsolomon Dec 2022 #22

+ agree Puerto Rico needs a say in the gov't - whether it rehtugs or Dems or Independents. n/t iluvtennis Dec 2022 #26

I hope it would be a Stronger Majority either way bc it's a Really Serious Decision electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #17

This is H.R. 8383, Puerto Rican Status Act, and does not mention "decolonization," Hortensis Dec 2022 #19

Mistake... brooklynite Dec 2022 #21

could this be accomplished by a rank choice vote? Takket Dec 2022 #33

I'm with you @Ohio Joe - I so much would love to see Puerto Rico become a state. n/t iluvtennis Dec 2022 #25

Puerto Rico & DC need to become states ASAP AdamGG Dec 2022 #27

❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️ Lucinda Dec 2022 #28

Not going to happen IbogaProject Dec 2022 #29

K&R Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2022 #38