NittanyJen Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 So now that the election is over, whose kids have gotten interested in potentially watching the US add its 51st state? DS11 is now reading the history of Puerto Rico and its standing with the US, and trying to work out why they voted to move forward with voting on statehood vs standing pat so overwhelmingly over independence, and on how a territory can become a state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I had no idea. Off to Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I had no idea. Off to Google. Me either, but I'm off to read as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I had read about this over the summer. It showed up in the BBC news site. Of course, I've not heard it mentioned in the US, even on NPR. I'm wondering how they'll vote, and if they vote to join the US as a state, what will Congress do? It's fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Ok, so after reading several reports, I don't think it's going to happen. I think voting out the Governor who was pro-statehood speaks volumes. The Huffington post had a bit more info on the results of that vote than other sources, and I don't think the majority want statehood. I think in order for Congress to even consider it, PR would need to have another vote. Their ballot seemed to be a bit confusing, as it had two parts, and so many left part two blank. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/07/puerto-rico-statehood-vote_n_2088254.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 DS13 has been all over it and was the first to take notice. I am sure he will watch with interest for as long as the topic stays in the headlines. Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Unless things have changed in P.R., the advantage to residents of Puerto Rico of Statehood would be: (a) They would be able to vote for the U.S. President and (b) They would have 2 U.S. Senators and at least 1 U.S. Congressman/Congresswoman. The disadvantages would be economic. Unless the situation has changed, all taxes paid in Puerto Rico stay in Puerto Rico and the Commonwealth receives $ from Washington, D.C. If P.R. became a state, they would lose a lot of money. Only 6 (?) % of the people voted for Independence. My belief is they will decide to remain a Commonwealth. They are U.S. Citizens, they serve in the U.S. Military, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Unless things have changed in P.R., the advantage to residents of Puerto Rico of Statehood would be: (a) They would be able to vote for the U.S. President and (b) They would have 2 U.S. Senators and at least 1 U.S. Congressman/Congresswoman. The disadvantages would be economic. Unless the situation has changed, all taxes paid in Puerto Rico stay in Puerto Rico and the Commonwealth receives $ from Washington, D.C. If P.R. became a state, they would lose a lot of money. Only 6 (?) % of the people voted for Independence. My belief is they will decide to remain a Commonwealth. They are U.S. Citizens, they serve in the U.S. Military, etc. :iagree: But, I still want to know where the 51st star would go on the American flag!!! What type of redesign would that require? I want to KNOW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Yes. My first thought about it was, "Are they insane?!" There isn't much incentive to join and plenty of reasons not to. I'd be seriously shocked if they joined unless some big game changing stuff happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeslieAnneLevine Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 :iagree: But, I still want to know where the 51st star would go on the American flag!!! What type of redesign would that require? I want to KNOW!!!! You're not alone-- there are designs out there, one has a circle of stars which looks kind of interesting. Most likely, they would just move them around a bit, and it would probably look something like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 You're not alone-- there are designs out there, one has a circle of stars which looks kind of interesting.Most likely, they would just move them around a bit, and it would probably look something like this: :DWow! Thanks! That isn't so bad. My mind had something hideous!! Should have used Google....:blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeslieAnneLevine Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 :DWow! Thanks! That isn't so bad. My mind had something hideous!! Should have used Google....:blushing: I had seen it in a National Geographic book we have on the 50 States. Otherwise I wouldn't have known there was one already designed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 That's a very patriotic answer. ???? Whatever. :001_rolleyes: Finance is finance. Military strategy is military stategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 They would vote Democratic. Therefore I can't believe it will happen for the same reason I won't be allowed to live in a state any time soon. Politics, plain and simple. The funding is important, but many of us still value the right to vote. And not having it gives you a different perspective on living here in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if there are other countries with more than 50 states? If so, which one has the most? If not, which one has the second most? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Whatever. :001_rolleyes:Finance is finance. Military strategy is military strategy. When I was in basic training, there was a guy from the Puerto Rico Air National Guard in my group. Like military personnel from the 50 states, those from Puerto Rico can die or be severely injured, while in the U.S. Military. I have a friend in Puerto Rico. I need to send him an email and get his opinion on statehood. My guess is he voted "no", but I'm assuming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 When I was in basic training, there was a guy from the Puerto Rico Air National Guard in my group. Like military personnel from the 50 states, those from Puerto Rico can die or be severely injured, while in the U.S. Military. I have a friend in Puerto Rico. I need to send him an email and get his opinion on statehood. My guess is he voted "no", but I'm assuming. I have no idea why you quoted me. I didn't say they didn't serve in the military nor did I say they were somehow expendable. They are better off not being a state. *shrug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 PR has gone through this before. It has always been voted down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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