Burgold Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I think we should all stop fooling ourselves and admit it. Canada is the 51st state like anyone in the world believes it's a real country anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 On a serious note... I fully support Puerto Rico becoming a state. I think they would make a great addition to our union. One thought though, how well would they embrace becoming Americans. I know quite a few people that have a lot of PR pride. They call themselves Puerto Rican with pride and wave the Puerto Rican flag with pride. I'd hope they would call themselves American and wave our flag with as much pride as they have in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 On a serious note... I fully support Puerto Rico becoming a state. I think they would make a great addition to our union.One thought though, how well would they embrace becoming Americans. I know quite a few people that have a lot of PR pride. They call themselves Puerto Rican with pride and wave the Puerto Rican flag with pride. I'd hope they would call themselves American and wave our flag with as much pride as they have in the past. Well, that flag would become their state flag and I'd hope they would wave it with pride. PR already relies on the USA for a lot so I don't see much changing for them. As for civic changes, I'm not completely schooled on how the country operates. This news is actually become an interesting project to research this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Also - why the **** are Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut and Massachusetts all individual states. **** that. Combine 'em. If you tried that, the civil insurrection in New England would be visible from space. I could see MA annexing RI, though. I also could see MD annexing DE. The corporate law implications would be staggering. Why not admit PR and demote either AZ or AK back to territory status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Add PR as the 51st state. Then, divide North and South Jersey.back to an even number at 52. I'm PG and I approve this message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 We don't want WV back. We got rid of them for a reason. Kentucky can have em. Actually, West Virginia left Virginia. They had a thing against slaves, so they joined the Union. I would get rid of California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Actually, West Virginia left Virginia. They had a thing against slaves, so they joined the Union.I would get rid of California. I know that, but it sounds better saying that VA got rid of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan133 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 On a serious note... I fully support Puerto Rico becoming a state. I think they would make a great addition to our union.One thought though, how well would they embrace becoming Americans. I know quite a few people that have a lot of PR pride. They call themselves Puerto Rican with pride and wave the Puerto Rican flag with pride. I'd hope they would call themselves American and wave our flag with as much pride as they have in the past. :whoknows: they are Americans, even if they aren't a state. Their pride would be no different than Texans, Carolinians, or Virginians state pride (real Virginians).edit: and to people saying Puerto Rico is a country, it isn't, and it never has been. Not trying to deride the Puerto Ricans, that's just a historical fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Actually, West Virginia left Virginia. They had a thing against slaves, so they joined the Union. Hmm I thought it had something to do with them not being able to get news in a timely manner because of the mountains in the way and lack of roads over them. At least that's what the history channel said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 One thought though, how well would they embrace becoming Americans. I know quite a few people that have a lot of PR pride. They call themselves Puerto Rican with pride and wave the Puerto Rican flag with pride. I'd hope they would call themselves American and wave our flag with as much pride as they have in the past. They all live in West Harlem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Hmm I thought it had something to do with them not being able to get news in a timely manner because of the mountains in the way and lack of roads over them. At least that's what the history channel said... History channel also runs shows based on Nastradamous predictions. But, you could be right. I really dunno. Never cared enough to look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardi gras skin Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 give DC it's statehood. Nah, we don't need any more postage stamp states. Just retrocede the district back to Maryland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I like a round number like 50... hell even 52 would be better than 51. If we add Puerto Rico to the union, we'll have to kick one of the other states out. We could get rid of all the crazies and old people in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassSkinsFan Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Also - why the **** are Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut and Massachusetts all individual states. **** that. Combine 'em. You're showing your Texan intellect Duckus. They're all distinct entities: ME: Pot-growing survivalist militiamen NH: Tax-free conservative gun-toting wack jobs VT: Hippies and farmers and farmer hippies, and did I mention hippies? MA: Progressive Puritans with a mean streak RI: 85% of population has never left; home of "Mole People of Westerly" CT: NE's stepchild - not in NE, not in NY; really should be paved over and forgotten How's this for a deal: PR and DC are admitted to Union CT is released TX split in two (Austin and then everything else) NM and AZ are given to Mexico for draft picks in 2012 = 50 states and no need to change the flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonniey Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 On a serious note... I fully support Puerto Rico becoming a state. I think they would make a great addition to our union.One thought though, how well would they embrace becoming Americans. I know quite a few people that have a lot of PR pride. They call themselves Puerto Rican with pride and wave the Puerto Rican flag with pride. I'd hope they would call themselves American and wave our flag with as much pride as they have in the past. They are Americans. Lot of Texans do the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Judges Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 :whoknows: they are Americans, even if they aren't a state. Their pride would be no different than Texans, Carolinians, or Virginians state pride (real Virginians). "real Virginians" eh? Who are the fake Virginians in your mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Nah, we don't need any more postage stamp states. Just retrocede the district back to Maryland. This has gained a lot of traction over the years actually. I doubt MD wants all the bull**** that comes with dealing with DC crime and poverty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 This has gained a lot of traction over the years actually.I doubt MD wants all the bull**** that comes with dealing with DC crime and poverty. MD has that already with Baltimore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabee1973 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I was going to add that to my post but I didn't want to ruffle any feathers. Sounds fair to me.:pfft: All we do is tradeing one group of illegals for a group of illegal cowboy fans:pfft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Judges Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I'm kind of surprised (impressed) that some of our resident Republicans are OK with Puerto Rico becoming a state. In my mind, this is the right thing to do. Our Democratic principles should guide us here. People should have representation in their Governing body. No exceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamshatterer Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 They all live in West Harlem I'm Puerto Rican, and I lol'd when I read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 I'm kind of surprised (impressed) that some of our resident Republicans are OK with Puerto Rico becoming a state. In my mind, this is the right thing to do. Our Democratic principles should guide us here. People should have representation in their Governing body. No exceptions. This has become an interesting research project. The entire history of the US relationship with PR is fascinating. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico I'm Puerto Rican, and I lol'd when I read this. Care to share your opinion on this issue?:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikbug Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 NYC needs to be it's own state. Then with PR we can have 52. Also let's give Staten Island to NJ while we're at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikbug Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 They all live in West Harlem East Harlem is Spanish Harlem btw. One of my favorite over heard in NY is "the bronx is just like PR only without palm trees" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCBnG21 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 You're showing your Texan intellect Duckus. They're all distinct entities: ME: Pot-growing survivalist militiamen NH: Tax-free conservative gun-toting wack jobs VT: Hippies and farmers and farmer hippies, and did I mention hippies? MA: Progressive Puritans with a mean streak RI: 85% of population has never left; home of "Mole People of Westerly" CT: NE's stepchild - not in NE, not in NY; really should be paved over and forgotten How's this for a deal: PR and DC are admitted to Union CT is released TX split in two (Austin and then everything else) NM and AZ are given to Mexico for draft picks in 2012 = 50 states and no need to change the flag I disagree; we need CT for passage. Let's cut down all the trees and then release ME. It's an utterly useless state since it is way to cold to be a beach destination even in the summer. Even without the trees, Canada will probably pick it up for vet minimum plus incentives; they don't mind the cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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