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Porta Rico to become State
11/7/2012
| BooBoo1000
Posted on 11/07/2012 9:29:42 AM PST by BooBoo1000
Last night Porta Rico voted to become the 51st state. It won't matter too much financially as we have been supporting them for ever. But it will add a complete state to the " Takers" list. These people well be entitled to two new Senators, and the usual number of Representatives, and they will be allowed to vote in our Federal elections.
TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: 51ststate; portarico; puertorico
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To: BooBoo1000
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:32:06 AM PST
by
tomkat
(too broke for galt)
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To: BooBoo1000
Sorry there is no room for another star on our flag.
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:34:57 AM PST
by
DonkeyBonker
(Clinging to my guns, stocking up on ammo.)
To: BooBoo1000
Last night Porta Rico voted to become the 51st state. Great. Six more and Obama will be right on something.
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:35:04 AM PST
by
tbpiper
To: BooBoo1000
If it becomes a state then there will be no travel restrictions between the mainland and PR. It will be still more difficult to keep terrorists and the like out.
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:35:37 AM PST
by
count-your-change
(You don't have to be brilliant, not being stupid is enough.)
To: BooBoo1000
A vanity from someone who can’t spell Puerto Rico. Are you related to Honey Boo Boo, by any chance?
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:36:00 AM PST
by
Tax-chick
(Watch out for spiders.)
To: BooBoo1000
I’m shocked they were dumb enough to pass this. Welcome to paying taxes PR, it sucks.
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:37:32 AM PST
by
discostu
(Not a part of anyone's well oiled machine.)
To: BooBoo1000
And doesn’t congress have to approve this?
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:38:03 AM PST
by
Vaquero
(Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
To: BooBoo1000
Next time, give us a link...
Puerto Rican Statehood
From the article:
A slim majority of Puerto Ricans voted Tuesday to approve a non-binding referendum that would make the island the 51st U.S. state. The measure requires final approval from Congress, so it means little for Puerto Rico right now. Still, nearly 54 percent of Puerto Ricans voted for estadidad and President Obama promised to uphold their vote in the case of a clear majority.
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:39:06 AM PST
by
Old Sarge
(We are officially over the precipice, we just havent struck the ground yet...)
To: BooBoo1000
http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Puerto-Rico-governor-concedes-in-close-race-4015882.php
"A slim majority of Puerto Ricans sought to change their ties with the United States and become the 51st U.S. state in a non-binding referendum that would require final approval from Congress.
The two-part referendum asked whether the island wanted to change its 114-year relationship with the United States. Nearly 54 percent, or 922,374 people, sought to change it, while 46 percent, or 786,749 people, favored the status quo. Ninety-six percent of 1,643 precincts were reporting as of early Wednesday.
The second question asked voters to choose from three options, with statehood by far the favorite, garnering 61 percent. Sovereign free association, which would have allowed for more autonomy, received 33 percent, while independence got 5 percent."
To: BooBoo1000
Home of the Porta-Potty ??
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:39:56 AM PST
by
mikrofon
(+ Prayers for America +)
To: BooBoo1000
By the way...Where is Porta Rico? I’ve heard of porta john but never Porta Rico..
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:40:34 AM PST
by
count-your-change
(You don't have to be brilliant, not being stupid is enough.)
To: BooBoo1000
the flag really only has room for 50 stars. but, we are a team player, PR and can take our spot. Texas will take our lone star and be very happy to leave and go our own way.
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To: Tax-chick
I am sorry for my misspelling of Puerto Rico.Please accept my most sincere apologies
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:44:01 AM PST
by
BooBoo1000
( Your life is like a coin, you can spend it on what ever you want, but you can only spend it once.)
To: BooBoo1000
Is Porta Rico anywhere near the commonwealth of Puerto Rico?
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:44:24 AM PST
by
Bon mots
(Abu Ghraib: 47 Times on the front page of the NY Times | Benghazi: 2 Times)
To: count-your-change
It's Uncle Rico's pot.
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posted on
11/07/2012 9:44:29 AM PST
by
machogirl
(First they came for my tagline, it's back. 2008, the Decline of America)
To: discostu
“Im shocked they were dumb enough to pass this. Welcome to paying taxes PR, it sucks.”
You mean, take your taxes.
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