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1. Niiiice! It would be wonderful to add Puerto Rico as our 51st state!

Thu Nov 8, 2012, 01:02 PM

Nov 2012

They're very Democratic Party leaning and it would be nice to add two more senators and a few more Democratic House Representatives to our column.

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PIC: US flag with Puerto Rico's star added: [View all] yurbud Nov 2012 OP

Niiiice! It would be wonderful to add Puerto Rico as our 51st state! BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #1

I'd love it if PR became a state in Obama's term. RichGirl Nov 2012 #5

I do too. calico1 Nov 2012 #8

Four million people in that little island. That would be more than a handful of House Seats. demosincebirth Nov 2012 #66

Repubs would block every move to achieve that. demosincebirth Nov 2012 #67

That is quite nice. brer cat Nov 2012 #2

The field of stars is round! The circle shape is clearly associated with the UN DisgustipatedinCA Nov 2012 #3

The FEMA camp signal has been given! Go go go! Dash87 Nov 2012 #14

... Hong Kong Cavalier Nov 2012 #15

you guys are cracking me up DisgustipatedinCA Nov 2012 #28

What is the status of DC residents?? Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #4

DC has 3 electoral college votes. eqfan592 Nov 2012 #6

The same number as Alaska? Oh, that must really toast Caribou Barbie! Indpndnt Nov 2012 #21

If Wyoming has 2 senators D.C. should have two also. Plus two congressional seats. demosincebirth Nov 2012 #64

DC requires a constitutional amendment, which I'm fore. Peurto Rico does not. nt cecilfirefox Nov 2012 #63

thanks Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #68

Actually it doesn't. All they have to do is apply for statehood. Angleae Nov 2012 #77

Both are valid ways to admit DC. One way, however, can't be blocked by racists. Bucky Nov 2012 #78

Give it an election or two. Angleae Nov 2012 #80

I like it. K&R Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #7

I agree. A circle is better! loudsue Nov 2012 #18

Stars should be in a square just my opinion bkkyosemite Nov 2012 #9

Ooh, a star within a star. It can't be unseen. JaneyVee Nov 2012 #10

And A PEACE SYMBOL!!! loudsue Nov 2012 #58

A circle...the world...inclusive...non-linear...I like it libdem4life Nov 2012 #11

The flag is already cluttered enough. I like this one better: LeftinOH Nov 2012 #12

That looks so badass. Dash87 Nov 2012 #13

I don't mind adding PR or DC to the flag.... JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #16

I like the circle better. loudsue Nov 2012 #19

And there's something like a peace symbol in it, but�. 12AngryBorneoWildmen Nov 2012 #53

Way cool. Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #17

Adopting PR as the 51st state under Obama could establish the Democratic Party as ancianita Nov 2012 #20

Love the look of this flag..... a kennedy Nov 2012 #22

By my estimation, a state of Puerto Rico would get 7 electoral votes! reformist2 Nov 2012 #23

works for me. barbtries Nov 2012 #24

Oh that is a beaut Hayabusa Nov 2012 #25

Great Design! MineralMan Nov 2012 #26

^this XtopherXtopher Nov 2012 #38

I'm not surprised. MineralMan Nov 2012 #50

Somehwat Sgent Nov 2012 #81

I like it a lot! Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #27

what if we added DC at the same time? Motown_Johnny Nov 2012 #29

Also like the 5-pointed star within it...actually both linear and circular. libdem4life Nov 2012 #30

Me too! obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #37

I'm not so sure if I'm a fan of the circle. It's too hypnotic! Proles Nov 2012 #31

Now all I can see is triangles. Somehow too military for me. nolabear Nov 2012 #35

That one is military? The one in the OP is a diagram of The Pentagon ... muriel_volestrangler Nov 2012 #82

This flag looks great... MicaelS Nov 2012 #62

This message was self-deleted by its author bhcodem Nov 2012 #75

My favorite by far bhcodem Nov 2012 #76

We won't have to change a thing Semi_subversive Nov 2012 #32

Good one !! libdem4life Nov 2012 #55

That is some E Pluribus Badass, right there. nt Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #33

I love this post! AlbertCat Nov 2012 #56

Well said! JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #72

FAR more beautiful. Symbolic one star made of many. The Baggers would go nuts, LOL! nolabear Nov 2012 #34

I hope Puerto Rico becomes a state, I believe the chances of that happening increased Uncle Joe Nov 2012 #36

oops, Proles already posted this version Matariki Nov 2012 #39

yet another design alterfurz Nov 2012 #40

cool nt Deep13 Nov 2012 #46

I never get tired of looking at 51-star designs. XtopherXtopher Nov 2012 #41

I like the round star field for the same reason that RC Nov 2012 #42

i like it. librechik Nov 2012 #43

That's the design I like best. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #44

You can connect the dots into a peace sign :) Taverner Nov 2012 #45

very nice nt Deep13 Nov 2012 #47

I would so enjoy a flag poll - haha - can someone put one together for us??? Native Nov 2012 #48

Love it. Would be even cooler with a peace sign. wickerwoman Nov 2012 #49

Hey! That looks really good! calimary Nov 2012 #51

I like it!! GodlessBiker Nov 2012 #52

It's beautiful GOTV Nov 2012 #54

Can we include the Virgin Islands too? AlbertCat Nov 2012 #57

I love it!!!!!! Tumbulu Nov 2012 #59

Beautiful! treestar Nov 2012 #60

wow, I like this new design, however... AsahinaKimi Nov 2012 #61

+1 n/t JoeyT Nov 2012 #65

it's probably intentional yurbud Nov 2012 #79

Here's another one. Proles Nov 2012 #69

That's a winner in my estimation! Native Nov 2012 #73

only 50 stars.... just sayin... Sirveri Nov 2012 #83

Love it, lets do it madokie Nov 2012 #70

How beautiful! felix_numinous Nov 2012 #71

I like it RedCappedBandit Nov 2012 #74