Admitting a State requires a three fifths vote in the legislature . What are the chances of D C and PR being accepted ?.
https://www.legislativeprocedure.com...s-to-the-union
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Admitting a State requires a three fifths vote in the legislature . What are the chances of D C and PR being accepted ?.
https://www.legislativeprocedure.com...s-to-the-union
Individual rights are protected only as long as they don't conflict with the desires of the state .
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Don't know about the chances, but I hope it doesn't happen.
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Neither of them have ever contributed to the well being of the nation, let them earn their way in......Ben
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Since it takes three fifths [ not Scotch ] vote of the legislature to create a State. I find it hard to believe that , although they are not the brightest bulbs in the socket , the democrat run , not lead as that would indicate following voluntarily , congress could find enough support on the "Republican " side to voluntarily vote in a State or two which would cement the democrat party as the majority party forever.
So, my prediction is , neither the D C or PR will be given Statehood.
Individual rights are protected only as long as they don't conflict with the desires of the state .
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It appears you answered your own question.....
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I can't imagine why we would want Puerto Rico as a state. It would cost a bundle in extra Social Security payments, Medicare and Medicaid payments, welfare, unemployment. We already have one Arkansas, don't need another.
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Originally Posted by Truckman
Neither of them have ever contributed to the well being of the nation, let them earn their way in...DC lost 242 residents..During the Vietnam War, an estimated 48,000 Puerto Ricans served in the four branches of the armed forces. Of a total of 345 Puerto Ricans who died in combat, 18 were listed as MIA's.
just a thought..
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Lots of Mexicans and South Americans have served in our military, too. Should we grant statehood to their countries?
The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible - Arthur C. Clarke
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Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa and the District of Columbia are a part of the US.. residents are citizens ..
I live just outside DC and have spent a lot of time in Puerto Rico and worked with the PR Air Guard (before we gave Roosevelt Roads away)
Note: I have a hard time with DC or PR having senators.. but the residents are citizens.. you & I can move there and buy a house and get a job without any visa or permit..
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Naw, I was just stirring the pot and figured no one here was from Arkansas so I could safely pick on it.
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Presidential pork goes a long way, especially in a place like Arkansas. But I don’t think we can afford to spruce up DC and PR that much. But I didn’t think we could afford this handbasket either.
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I think Fred just forgot a word. I did it myself earlier.
He meant to say "dim sum". Mighty dim sum. I can go for that - some sweet and savory dumplings, in a light sauce, over noodles, warm sake. Now that's some mighty dim sum! Yum!
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My neighbor is a Chinese chef.. and instructor of Chinese cooking at adult education and a fancy cooking academy in “tony” Bethesda Maryland..
Going to Dim-sum with her is just great.. she “orders” in Chinese and uses the “special “ menus that gringos can’t read..
I am so ready for this pandemic to be over,!!
Her favorite Dim-sum is in “Little Saigon “.. go figure
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We've learned to make some dang fine Pho at home since most of the Vietnamese places around here are take out only. I hate asian take out. It turns greasy when it cools and gets reheated....
Our favorite Pho is in Vegas but their is no reason to go with all the shows dark..
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Our corner Chinese carry out has most excellent hot and sour soup.. but you must eat it all on first try.. leftovers turn into jello.. even reheated it is hot jello..
We have a Korean super market a few blocks away.. huge, in a former gringo grocery building.. hey have an entire aisle of soy sauce.. anyway.. they have a Korean food court, bulgagi (Korean BBQ) is great and they make “Japanese kimchi “, not as hot and slices of huge radish, at a fresh kimchi bar.. and fresh rice cakes made on an ancient machine that looks Like a letter press.. Korean popcorn.. Korean food at food court is less greasy than Chinese carry out..
I am so ready for this pandemic to be over..
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