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The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 2:19 am
by Seahawks08
Say hello to Puerto Rico!!!
Only needs Congress approval now.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Ric ... ndum,_2012
A referendum on the political status of Puerto Rico was held in Puerto Rico on November 6, 2012.[1][2] Puerto Ricans were asked whether they agree to continue with the current territorial status, and were then given three choices of alternate political status to choose from: statehood, independence, or a sovereign nation in free association with the United States.[3]
This was the fourth referendum held to decide on the political status of Puerto Rico. Previous ones were held in 1967,[4] 1993,[5] and 1998.[6]
If Puerto Ricans vote for an option other than the current U.S. territory status, the government of Puerto Rico will be expected to petition the federal government on behalf of the voters. For example, if a majority of voters choose statehood, Puerto Rico's nonvoting Resident Commissioner can be expected to introduce legislation admitting Puerto Rico to the Union. As with other bills, it would have to pass both the House and the Senate, and be signed by the President of the United States, or, if vetoed, veto overridden by 2/3 of each of the House and Senate to become law.[2]
The referendum resulted in 53.9% of voters voting against maintaining the political status, and 61.9% opting for Statehood if status is to be changed[7].
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:41 am
by 93henfan
That's gonna fuck the symmetry of the star field on our flag all up.
I say "no".
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:07 am
by CAA Flagship
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:48 am
by dbackjon
Welcome!!! Woo hoo!!
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:42 am
by Skjellyfetti
Too many brown people. Republicans in the House will never vote for it.
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:59 am
by SuperHornet
Skjellyfetti wrote:Too many brown people. Republicans in the House will never vote for it.
Screw you, Jelly. Some of the best Republicans around are Latino.
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:02 am
by Wedgebuster
SuperHornet wrote:Skjellyfetti wrote:Too many brown people. Republicans in the House will never vote for it.
Screw you, Jelly. Some of the best Republicans around are Latino.
Little testy this mornin' there SH?
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:13 am
by DSUrocks07
Skjellyfetti wrote:Too many brown people. Republicans in the House will never vote for it.
The Governor of Puerto Rico is a Republican...
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:18 am
by Ibanez
DSUrocks07 wrote:Skjellyfetti wrote:Too many brown people. Republicans in the House will never vote for it.
The Governor of Puerto Rico is a Republican...
Yeah, but he doesn't count.
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:04 am
by dbackjon
SuperHornet wrote:Skjellyfetti wrote:Too many brown people. Republicans in the House will never vote for it.
Screw you, Jelly. Some of the best Republicans around are Latino.
Can you name all five off the top of your head?
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:16 am
by Chizzang
How fun..!!!
Puerto Rico would get an MLB team right away..!!!
Awesome and funding for a new stadium
wait... are they brown people..? (or just fabulously tan)
Oh now wait a second here, never mind - not interested
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:50 am
by Gil Dobie
Awesome, but I say Hola instead of Hello.
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:43 pm
by Skjellyfetti
SuperHornet wrote:
Screw you, Jelly. Some of the best Republicans around are Latino.
But, latinos vote overwhelmingly Democratic and Republicans do not want to add another state with ~7 electoral votes composed of an electorate they have marginalized. Disagree if you want.
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:47 pm
by mrklean
More Big Booty Women
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:08 pm
by Ibanez
mrklean wrote:More Big Booty Women
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:54 pm
by UNHWildCats
93henfan wrote:That's gonna fuck the symmetry of the star field on our flag all up.
I say "no".
Actually the potential 51 star flag isnt bad. The question is, if PR is admitted to the Union and they are going about the major investment of changing the flag, would they just go and make DC a state at the same time and get that over with and jump right to a 52 star flag.
51 Star Flag
52 Star Flag
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:17 pm
by BlueHen86
Re: The 51st State
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 3:48 am
by Baldy
I bet Mississippi will be all over this. They will finally have someone else take over the role of being the poorest state in the union, and it won't even be close.
I say let them in, on one condition. They have to change their name from Puerto Rico to Welfare Island.