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Zambero

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35. Include American Virgin Islands with Puerto Rico

Mon Oct 28, 2024, 09:34 AM

Oct 28

Guam and American Samoa with Hawaii. As for the "push", these so-called territories deserve the right to self-determination, as opposed to a legislative decree from Congress and President. One consideration is taxation. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the non-voting U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico pay no federal income tax. That would dovetail with " no taxation without representation". If Puerto Rico was to become a fully-fledged state, would an obligation to pay taxes to the IRS go along with it? This type of consideration is why Puerto Ricans (and citizens of other territories) need to weigh in for themselves, before Congress decides to take up the issue.

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is the puerto rico comment gonna be an election changer? [View all] msongs Oct 27 OP

It won't change anything iemanja Oct 27 #1

I respectfully disagree Miami Blue Oct 27 #8

This is where I am. I'm guessing I can count on my fingers the number of people surprised by this Amishman Oct 28 #37

It won't change anything LeftInTX Oct 27 #2

someone enlighten me jcgoldie Oct 27 #3

This. It's as if they think we're all secretly racist, bigoted mysognistic a**wipes ms liberty Oct 27 #10

This is who these fucking shitstains are. That comedian is a TOTAL hack and bombed his set in front of friendlies. SoFlaBro Oct 28 #17

He was playing to the crowd Bettie Oct 28 #32

Harris has a great response LetMyPeopleVote Oct 27 #4

If the insults from the so called comedian don't make an impact soandso Oct 28 #23

My choice would be enough Puerto Ricans will either change their vote or decide to show up to vote BeyondGeography Oct 27 #5

Many won't hear about it. pat_k Oct 27 #6

agreed BlueWaveNeverEnd Oct 28 #18

Florida's Puerto Rican voting bloc is huge Miami Blue Oct 27 #7

If those in Florida vote similar to those here in Chicago lees1975 Oct 28 #41

If there are Puerto Ricans still a little undecided, radical noodle Oct 27 #9

It doesn't have to be a large change Sympthsical Oct 27 #11

I think you have that backward. lees1975 Oct 28 #40

It wasn't just Puerto Ricans. Blacks and Hispanics in general were also targeted Quixote1818 Oct 27 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Quixote1818 Oct 27 #12

Other... a small positive change in favor of Harris RidinWithHarris Oct 27 #14

I think it has the potential to change the election, but not so much by flipping votes fishwax Oct 27 #15

I agree with your assessment. yardwork Oct 28 #27

You missed one Rigpa108 Oct 28 #16

Yes, I'd be shocked if he had nas any Puerto Rican supporters, GoCubsGo Oct 28 #28

My take FHRRK Oct 28 #19

This is going to piss alot of people off... Blue_Roses Oct 28 #20

with the Big Bunny endorsement, maybe cadoman Oct 28 #21

You can bet when candidates like Rick Scott are panicking MistakenLamb Oct 28 #22

If it changes 100 votes in a few swing states sky_masterson Oct 28 #24

His supporters are in the "sunken place" ecstatic Oct 28 #25

It might help GOTV for people who would stay home but don't like trump. mucifer Oct 28 #26

It won't change anything. Groundhawg Oct 28 #29

When Kamala Harris is sworn in, push Puerto Rico for Statehood along with D.C. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 28 #30

Include American Virgin Islands with Puerto Rico Zambero Oct 28 #35

If Puerto Rican voters act like Texas Latino voters, it won't make a difference Vogon_Glory Oct 28 #31

The "black guy" and "watermelon" bit was equally as nauseating. We should not let it be forgotten. Scrivener7 Oct 28 #33

Rick Scott is freaking out over it Zambero Oct 28 #34

Duh, not even an insurrection trying to overthrow Emile Oct 28 #36

Should have a third choice, "Most Puerto Ricans will go happily on their way unaware of this vulgar insult by Trump. lees1975 Oct 28 #38

Maybe a couple of percentage points Mz Pip Oct 28 #39

The most openly racist person I ever met was from Puerto Rico. RedSpartan Oct 28 #42

A good amount more will be motivated to vote Harris. Elessar Zappa Oct 28 #43