80% of DC residents voted to become the 51st state, to get the same rights & privileges as everyone else. On Friday, the House will vote on statehood

[konradv]

Residents of a city get to vote for Congressmen and Senators
DC does not.

What do I care? They can move out.

How does that work out west, when the Feds exert authority over land issues?

 

[rightwinger]

Why wasn’t this done 2009-2011 when Obama was President and the Democrats had the entire Hill? If they couldn’t get it done then, it’s never getting done.

Republicans will never allow DC or Puerto Rico to become states.

The Republicans are that powerful when the Democrats hold the White House and The Hill? Republicans are not that united abd are arguably milquetoast.... and Democrats lose to that??? Wow.

Takes more than a simple majority to grant statehood.

Republicans know they can never win in DC or Puerto Rico, so they will block statehood at all costs

 

[rightwinger]

i call it voter suppression of blacks, my friends

D.C. Votes Overwhelmingly To Become 51st State

District of Columbia voters passed the referendum Tuesday with nearly 80 percent in favor. Congress, which will ultimately decide the fate of the federal district, is not expected to approve it.

www.npr.org

DC should have the same as the other 50 states... a vote in Congress.

That’s because you’re ignorant. Every resident of DC could move a couple of miles in either direction and regain the representation they knowingly forfeited when they moved into the district designed to house the federal gov without allowing any state exclusive jurisdiction.

woof woof. You are barking like a dog.
Really, ignorant for not saying moving could regain rep? No and No.
1st, I never mentioned it because it's moot on the issue.
2nd, DC has never had Rep. Ever.
So now what dumbass?

Because D.C. was never designed to be a State and if it become one then the Federal Government is required to move because the Capital of this Country is not supposed to be within any State boundaries...

Do you understand that or will you play stupid and claim you never knew that when many in this thread made that clear already?

People of D.C. already know they live in a District that was designed for it sole purpose of being the Capital, and knew moving there they would not have the same representation as States have, so those that want to be part of a State can either move to Virginia or Maryland but D.C. itself should never become a State and if so then the Capital has to move!

So the people have no right to try to change a system which treats them unfairly?

Love it or leave is your only solution?

 

[LeftofLeft]

Why wasn’t this done 2009-2011 when Obama was President and the Democrats had the entire Hill? If they couldn’t get it done then, it’s never getting done.

Republicans will never allow DC or Puerto Rico to become states.

The Republicans are that powerful when the Democrats hold the White House and The Hill? Republicans are not that united abd are arguably milquetoast.... and Democrats lose to that??? Wow.

Takes more than a simple majority to grant statehood.

Republicans know they can never win in DC or Puerto Rico, so they will block statehood at all costs

I wouldn’t expect Democrats to act any differently if Republicans were looking to create a state or district dominated by Republicans.

That said, I’m not certain Democrats are fighting that hard for DC statehood not am I sure that Puerto Rico wants to become a State.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

If it was to pass, we will need to move the Capitol. There is a reason DC isnt a state.

Maryland should demand the return of the land it donated to the Capital and tell everyone to GTFO.

An answer may be to allow DC residents the right to vote for Senators and Congressmen in Maryland.

They already do

They already do what?

Of course! DC residents, Illegals and even Mickey Mouse already vote, many times each

 

[okfine]

i call it voter suppression of blacks, my friends

D.C. Votes Overwhelmingly To Become 51st State

District of Columbia voters passed the referendum Tuesday with nearly 80 percent in favor. Congress, which will ultimately decide the fate of the federal district, is not expected to approve it.

www.npr.org

DC should have the same as the other 50 states... a vote in Congress.

That’s because you’re ignorant. Every resident of DC could move a couple of miles in either direction and regain the representation they knowingly forfeited when they moved into the district designed to house the federal gov without allowing any state exclusive jurisdiction.

woof woof. You are barking like a dog.
Really, ignorant for not saying moving could regain rep? No and No.
1st, I never mentioned it because it's moot on the issue.
2nd, DC has never had Rep. Ever.
So now what dumbass?

Because D.C. was never designed to be a State and if it become one then the Federal Government is required to move because the Capital of this Country is not supposed to be within any State boundaries...

Do you understand that or will you play stupid and claim you never knew that when many in this thread made that clear already?

People of D.C. already know they live in a District that was designed for it sole purpose of being the Capital, and knew moving there they would not have the same representation as States have, so those that want to be part of a State can either move to Virginia or Maryland but D.C. itself should never become a State and if so then the Capital has to move!

Instead of barking, tell me where I said something incorrect.

 

[konradv]

i call it voter suppression of blacks, my friends

D.C. Votes Overwhelmingly To Become 51st State

District of Columbia voters passed the referendum Tuesday with nearly 80 percent in favor. Congress, which will ultimately decide the fate of the federal district, is not expected to approve it.

www.npr.org

DC should have the same as the other 50 states... a vote in Congress.

That’s because you’re ignorant. Every resident of DC could move a couple of miles in either direction and regain the representation they knowingly forfeited when they moved into the district designed to house the federal gov without allowing any state exclusive jurisdiction.

woof woof. You are barking like a dog.
Really, ignorant for not saying moving could regain rep? No and No.
1st, I never mentioned it because it's moot on the issue.
2nd, DC has never had Rep. Ever.
So now what dumbass?

Because D.C. was never designed to be a State and if it become one then the Federal Government is required to move because the Capital of this Country is not supposed to be within any State boundaries...

Do you understand that or will you play stupid and claim you never knew that when many in this thread made that clear already?

People of D.C. already know they live in a District that was designed for it sole purpose of being the Capital, and knew moving there they would not have the same representation as States have, so those that want to be part of a State can either move to Virginia or Maryland but D.C. itself should never become a State and if so then the Capital has to move!

So the people have no right to try to change a system which treats them unfairly?

If so, these guys are terrorists!

 

[Sun Devil 92]

i call it voter suppression of blacks, my friends

D.C. Votes Overwhelmingly To Become 51st State

District of Columbia voters passed the referendum Tuesday with nearly 80 percent in favor. Congress, which will ultimately decide the fate of the federal district, is not expected to approve it.

www.npr.org

DC should have the same as the other 50 states... a vote in Congress.

Bullshit.

How transparent can the left be about wanting to stack thing in their favor.

DC only gets to be a state when California is broken up into six states.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

If it was to pass, we will need to move the Capitol. There is a reason DC isnt a state.

Yes. That reason is it's in the constitution. But as you should know, the constitution is racist and had to go. Just ask Maxipad Waters.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

i call it voter suppression of blacks, my friends

D.C. Votes Overwhelmingly To Become 51st State

District of Columbia voters passed the referendum Tuesday with nearly 80 percent in favor. Congress, which will ultimately decide the fate of the federal district, is not expected to approve it.

www.npr.org

DC should have the same as the other 50 states... a vote in Congress.

That’s because you’re ignorant. Every resident of DC could move a couple of miles in either direction and regain the representation they knowingly forfeited when they moved into the district designed to house the federal gov without allowing any state exclusive jurisdiction.

woof woof. You are barking like a dog.
Really, ignorant for not saying moving could regain rep? No and No.
1st, I never mentioned it because it's moot on the issue.
2nd, DC has never had Rep. Ever.
So now what dumbass?

Because D.C. was never designed to be a State and if it become one then the Federal Government is required to move because the Capital of this Country is not supposed to be within any State boundaries...

Do you understand that or will you play stupid and claim you never knew that when many in this thread made that clear already?

People of D.C. already know they live in a District that was designed for it sole purpose of being the Capital, and knew moving there they would not have the same representation as States have, so those that want to be part of a State can either move to Virginia or Maryland but D.C. itself should never become a State and if so then the Capital has to move!

So the people have no right to try to change a system which treats them unfairly?

If so, these guys are terrorists!

Then you admit that this is a revolution to overthrow the government.

 

[miketx]

Perfect timing. That's what the scum in DC need to be doing.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

A city is represented by two Senators and at least one Congressman.

You're a dingbat. Truly an idiot.

Splain what I said that is incorrect

There's a reason we don't have 1000s of senators, idiot.

Residents of a city get to vote for Congressmen and Senators
DC does not.

You don't know the difference between a city and a state do you?

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Not even blacks can overturn the constitution by vote. At least not yet.

 

[rightwinger]

A city is represented by two Senators and at least one Congressman.

You're a dingbat. Truly an idiot.

Splain what I said that is incorrect

There's a reason we don't have 1000s of senators, idiot.

Residents of a city get to vote for Congressmen and Senators
DC does not.

You don't know the difference between a city and a state do you?

I sure do

And those cities get to vote for Congressmen and Senators to represent their interests. DC does not

Most major cities have multiple Congressional Districts in their borders.......DC gets a non voting representative

 

[EvilCat Breath]

A city is represented by two Senators and at least one Congressman.

You're a dingbat. Truly an idiot.

Splain what I said that is incorrect

There's a reason we don't have 1000s of senators, idiot.

Residents of a city get to vote for Congressmen and Senators
DC does not.

You don't know the difference between a city and a state do you?

I sure do

And those cities get to vote for Congressmen and Senators to represent their interests. DC does not

Who are the senators and congressmen for Cleveland? Laramie? Carmel by the Sea? Cities do not get any senators or Congressmen. No cities. Only states do. Cities vote for STATE representation.

Did you never have a civics class?

 

[rightwinger]

i call it voter suppression of blacks, my friends

D.C. Votes Overwhelmingly To Become 51st State

District of Columbia voters passed the referendum Tuesday with nearly 80 percent in favor. Congress, which will ultimately decide the fate of the federal district, is not expected to approve it.

www.npr.org

DC should have the same as the other 50 states... a vote in Congress.

Bullshit.

How transparent can the left be about wanting to stack thing in their favor.

DC only gets to be a state when California is broken up into six states.

Democrats are raising legitimate reasons people should be allowed to vote for their representatives

The only issue being raised by Republicans is they don’t like who they vote for.

 

[rightwinger]

A city is represented by two Senators and at least one Congressman.

You're a dingbat. Truly an idiot.

Splain what I said that is incorrect

There's a reason we don't have 1000s of senators, idiot.

Residents of a city get to vote for Congressmen and Senators
DC does not.

You don't know the difference between a city and a state do you?

I sure do

And those cities get to vote for Congressmen and Senators to represent their interests. DC does not

Who are the senators and congressmen for Cleveland? Laramie? Carmel by the Sea? Cities do not get any senators or Congressmen. No cities. Only states do. Cities vote for STATE representation.

Did you never have a civics class?

That’s it?

Cleveland gets to vote for two Senators in the State of Ohio who represents their interests
Cleveland has a Congressional District and their own Congressman.

DC doesn’t have that right

 

[EvilCat Breath]

A city is represented by two Senators and at least one Congressman.

You're a dingbat. Truly an idiot.

Splain what I said that is incorrect

There's a reason we don't have 1000s of senators, idiot.

Residents of a city get to vote for Congressmen and Senators
DC does not.

You don't know the difference between a city and a state do you?

I sure do

And those cities get to vote for Congressmen and Senators to represent their interests. DC does not

Who are the senators and congressmen for Cleveland? Laramie? Carmel by the Sea? Cities do not get any senators or Congressmen. No cities. Only states do. Cities vote for STATE representation.

Did you never have a civics class?

That’s is

Cleveland gets to vote for two Senators in the State of Ohio who represents their interests
Cleveland has a Congressional District and their own Congressman.

DC doesn’t have that right

DC has the entirety of congress. For DC to become a state would take more than a DC vote. It would take a constitutional amendment. Good luck with that.

 

[Taz]

They could call it the State of Woke.

 

[rightwinger]

A city is represented by two Senators and at least one Congressman.

You're a dingbat. Truly an idiot.

Splain what I said that is incorrect

There's a reason we don't have 1000s of senators, idiot.

Residents of a city get to vote for Congressmen and Senators
DC does not.

You don't know the difference between a city and a state do you?

I sure do

And those cities get to vote for Congressmen and Senators to represent their interests. DC does not

Who are the senators and congressmen for Cleveland? Laramie? Carmel by the Sea? Cities do not get any senators or Congressmen. No cities. Only states do. Cities vote for STATE representation.

Did you never have a civics class?

That’s is

Cleveland gets to vote for two Senators in the State of Ohio who represents their interests
Cleveland has a Congressional District and their own Congressman.

DC doesn’t have that right

DC has the entirety of congress. For DC to become a state would take more than a DC vote. It would take a constitutional amendment. Good luck with that.

Congress has full control over DC.
It does not get to vote for any of them. Each of those members deciding DCs fate represent someone else.