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cthulu2016

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11. But it's not an issue

Reply to RZM (Reply #9)

Thu Jan 26, 2012, 10:00 PM

Jan 2012

It isn't a president's place to support or oppose it, IMO.

It is their call. (Puerto Rico's) So what could anyone answer? "I think they're wrong to not want to be a state." "I think they are wise to not become a state."

The only sensible answer is, "It's their decision and it doesn't make sense for someone running for president to tell them what to do."

Now as for me, I'm all for it because it would mean more electoral votes for Dems. (And the Chinese support it because they make all our flags that would have to be replaced!)

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Debate touches on the question of Puerto Rican statehood [View all] Stinky The Clown Jan 2012 OP

Did they laugh at her outright? baldguy Jan 2012 #1

Newt's been a supporter of Puerto Rican statehood for a while now n/t RZM Jan 2012 #2

Did not know that. Surprised they didn't let him respond on that one. think Jan 2012 #4

They passed over that one rather quickly didn't they... think Jan 2012 #3

I am all for Puerto Rico becoming a state w8liftinglady Jan 2012 #5

But would the island approve it? RZM Jan 2012 #6

All the Puerto Ricans I know live in the US and are married to citizens w8liftinglady Jan 2012 #10

I've heard the island would vote on it though RZM Jan 2012 #12

But what if the status quo is no longer an option? Pab Sungenis Jan 2012 #15

I don't see the status quo changing anytime soon RZM Jan 2012 #18

I've advocated for an up-or-down plebiscite for all our territories for a while. Pab Sungenis Jan 2012 #20

It's going up for a vote in Puerto Rico tammywammy Jan 2012 #19

Very few DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #24

They vote on it Nov. 6th. I think they'll be a state by 2017. joshcryer Jan 2012 #22

I think Puerto Ricans are citizens cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #14

Yes, Puerto Ricans are US citizens n/t tammywammy Jan 2012 #21

That was a terrible question cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #7

Why? It's an issue that matters to some people RZM Jan 2012 #9

But it's not an issue cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #11

I would prefer the president take a position one way or another RZM Jan 2012 #13

But the territory has to ask cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #16

Here's where we differ RZM Jan 2012 #23

Well how is the debate going? Any screaming and clapping for Newty Fruity? southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #8

It'll be a state soon enough. How about the Philippines? joshcryer Jan 2012 #17

If corporations can make enough money selling flags with 51 stars on it.... Jello Biafra Jan 2012 #25