amzbrady
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I wonder if the newest state to join the union (if they get the vote), will reciprocate our CPL?
I wonder if the newest state to join the union (if they get the vote), will reciprocate our CPL?
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Will our 51st state reciprocate?
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Norman
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...51st state?
...51st state?
amzbrady
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yeah, Poorto reako.
I wonder if "We the people" will get to vote on, adding a 51st state?
http://www.hr2499.com/
yeah, Poorto reako.
I wonder if "We the people" will get to vote on, adding a 51st state?
http://www.hr2499.com/
Norman
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Interesting. And I would bet that at least for awhile, there would be no CCW
Interesting. And I would bet that at least for awhile, there would be no CCW
Gray Peterson
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Someone *should* sue Puerto Rico for their violation of the 2nd amendment. Their laws are as draconian if not more draconian than New York City's. Regardless, the 2nd amendment, and when they become a state (note I said not if, but when), they'll have the 14th amendment apply to them too.
-Gray
Someone *should* sue Puerto Rico for their violation of the 2nd amendment. Their laws are as draconian if not more draconian than New York City's. Regardless, the 2nd amendment, and when they become a state (note I said not if, but when), they'll have the 14th amendment apply to them too.
-Gray
Nebulis01
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Gray Peterson wrote:
Gray Peterson wrote:
you really believe it will happen this time? It's been up for a vote what 3 times in the last 40 years and they haven't had a majority in favor of statehood.
Gray Peterson
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Nebulis01 wrote:
Nebulis01 wrote:
It will eventually happen, whether in the next few years or in the next century.
killchain
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Gray Peterson wrote:
Gray Peterson wrote:
I doubt it. They've been trying for 40 years.
heresolong
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Vote generally fails in PR also. If they become a state they lose all the federal aid that we send their way as a territory.
Vote generally fails in PR also. If they become a state they lose all the federal aid that we send their way as a territory.
amzbrady
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I just wonder, in the past 40 years, how many times have the public of the US voted to have them join us, and how many times have they voted on whether they want to join us? Maybe thats why they have let so many Mexicans in, to get us prepared for spanish as our second language, now they are done they are sending them home to make room for the Ricans. I think if I had to choose, I'd rather have the Mexicans. But I dont want to choose. Close the borders and stop both. If they want in, do it legally.
I just wonder, in the past 40 years, how many times have the public of the US voted to have them join us, and how many times have they voted on whether they want to join us? Maybe thats why they have let so many Mexicans in, to get us prepared for spanish as our second language, now they are done they are sending them home to make room for the Ricans. I think if I had to choose, I'd rather have the Mexicans. But I dont want to choose. Close the borders and stop both. If they want in, do it legally.
oneeyeross
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A few things to remember:
Puerto Ricans ARE US citizens.
Puerto Rico is a part of the US, and has been since the Spanish American War.
I have served with many Peurto Ricans, and other Hispanics, during my years in service, and have found that they have served with honor and pride - in fact, I'd have to say that they did far better than their Anglo brothers in arms.
Further, I would hope that disparaging remarks about a particular ethnic group is NOT what this group is about....
R. Fain
SSG, USA, (Ret)
A few things to remember:
Puerto Ricans ARE US citizens.
Puerto Rico is a part of the US, and has been since the Spanish American War.
I have served with many Peurto Ricans, and other Hispanics, during my years in service, and have found that they have served with honor and pride - in fact, I'd have to say that they did far better than their Anglo brothers in arms.
Further, I would hope that disparaging remarks about a particular ethnic group is NOT what this group is about....
R. Fain
SSG, USA, (Ret)
Squeak
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It's all politics. Obama needs 7 more states so he can say,'see, I told you there were 57 states.':celebrate
It's all politics. Obama needs 7 more states so he can say,'see, I told you there were 57 states.':celebrate
Thundar
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If they become a state, don't they have to pay income tax?
If they become a state, don't they have to pay income tax?
Lammo
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heresolong wrote:
heresolong wrote:
More importantly, they would have to start paying federal income taxes - - currently Ithink they are mostly exempt. That alone will stop them from voting for it.
sudden valley gunner
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Lammo wrote:
Lets not forget the 1/2 of people in U.S already don't pay income tax. The majority of Puerto Rico would also fall under this catagory.
So I think federal aid would just get funneled but under another guise.
Deros wrote:
Like before Hawaii or Alaska was on the flag? :lol:
Lammo wrote:
Lets not forget the 1/2 of people in U.S already don't pay income tax. The majority of Puerto Rico would also fall under this catagory.
So I think federal aid would just get funneled but under another guise.Deros wrote:
Like before Hawaii or Alaska was on the flag? :lol:
heresolong
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Just read an interesting analysis which suggested that the Democrats pushed through the vote (which there is no disputing that they did) in order to try to get 6 more reliably Democrat congressmen and two more reliably Dem senators at a time when they are facing probable massive losses in the 2010 elections.
Just read an interesting analysis which suggested that the Democrats pushed through the vote (which there is no disputing that they did) in order to try to get 6 more reliably Democrat congressmen and two more reliably Dem senators at a time when they are facing probable massive losses in the 2010 elections.
amzbrady
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Squeak wrote:
Did he actually say that somewhere?
Squeak wrote:
Did he actually say that somewhere?
Statkowski
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oneeyeross wrote:
Puerto Rico is a Territory of the U.S., essentially a Colony. The U.S. Constitution applies to it, again, by act of Congress.
oneeyeross wrote:
Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens by act of Congress, not by birth. What Congress grants, congress can take away.
Puerto Rico is a Territory of the U.S., essentially a Colony. The U.S. Constitution applies to it, again, by act of Congress.