[lidersontop]

all right, let's get the obvious option (the one we're all thinking of) out of the way: the uk

serious suggestions: washington DC, guam

With statehood would come two new U.S. Senators and perhaps half a dozen new House members. In a closely divided nation, Puerto Rican statehood is clearly seen by Democrats as an insurance policy to protect their long-term control of Congress. this is really low, and I hope for the sake of Americans that it won't pass. ramming through constitutional reforms just in the hope of getting more votes for your party is a sure way to flush your country down the toilet. reforms such as this should have bipartisan consensus, otherwise the other party will push even more horrible "reforms" when the pendulum swings their way and they gain control. can you imagine texas as four states, each with 2 senators?

[Dogxzysl]

Canada, Mexico and Iraq.

[Dyerryjex]

Sicily.

[Avaboormavoro]

which half?

Bottom half. Politicians don't need the top in order to talk.

[Wachearex]

We need the illusion of democracy.

[Nikkytas]

Alberta

[bMc8F9ZI]

All the vote did was set up the rules on how a vote would function if the people of Puerto Rico decided to vote for statehood. That's it. It wasn't some massive conspiracy.

[qp0yfHOf]

OK.

[jeraveike]

Alberta

You can have it.






Just as long as you take Quebec as part of the deal.

[DrunkMans]

That's not at all clear given that the last two times it was put to a vote, statehood fell short of a majority by just 3.51% (1998) and 3.7% (1993). If those are sufficient margins to reject even bringing up the question 12+ years later, I suppose McCain's significantly larger loss implies we should wait well over a decade before allowing a Republican to run for President.

As others have pointed out, all the bill establishes is a referendum for Puerto Ricans to decide for themselves.

[911_993_911]

You can have it.






Just as long as you take Quebec as part of the deal.

[Beatris]

made in china

[spapsinee]

Canadia.

[Glamyclitlemi]

How would the stars be arranged? 51 is evenly divisible by only 3 and 17. 6 Rows? 9 on top then 8 9 8 9 8. The field would have to be a little wider than it is now, but probably keep the same height? It would look odd at first but should take only a couple of years to get used to.

[Elaltergephah]

There will have to be an asterisk.

[Narus63]

Yes - the most important question in this thread! How will the 51st star be sewn on the flag?

That's easy. Don't do anything. Say the 51st was a brown star, but it is obscured by the brilliance of the 50 white stars

[OWV9LSxH]