April 23, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, Dave Moss said: Munson sent me this to post here The entire Republican argument against DC statehood can be summed up as 'it's not white enough.' Prove me wrong.
April 23, 20214 yr On 3/22/2021 at 3:29 PM, EaglesRocker97 said: The Constitution provides for the creation of a "Federal District," as distinct from a state or territory. It places a maximum limit on the area of said District but does not set a minimum. And for good reason. DC is the gov and nothing else 4 hours ago, toolg said: The entire Republican argument against DC statehood can be summed up as 'it's not white enough.' Prove me wrong. Youre wrong. There.
April 24, 20214 yr Republicans fear Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico from becoming States. It will happen probably in the next 10 years thanks to the prior President.
April 24, 20214 yr DC gets about 800 million a year from the federal government to help get the metro running. Wonder how that will sort out because DC already has outrageous taxes.
April 24, 20214 yr 38 minutes ago, DaEagles4Life said: DC gets about 800 million a year from the federal government to help get the metro running. Wonder how that will sort out because DC already has outrageous taxes. Don’t get ahead of yourself. DC Statehood has to get past the Senate... If it does, DC will have more direct representation, with duly-elected Congressmen. But I feel the nearby VA-MD district Congressmen indirectly represent DC interests from the suburbs anyway. And there already is an elected DC Rep in the House, with a voice but no official vote... So I feel there will be little change, if any. The biggest change will be party representation in the Senate, IMO
April 25, 20214 yr 6 hours ago, jsdarkstar said: Republicans fear Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico from becoming States. It will happen probably in the next 10 years thanks to the prior President. No we just understand its nothing but partisan bs from the left
April 25, 20214 yr What benefit is it that DC provides the rest of us aside from being a first strike target?
April 25, 20214 yr 7 hours ago, jsdarkstar said: Republicans fear Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico from becoming States. It will happen probably in the next 10 years thanks to the prior President. They are both negative assets consuming more than either could ever produce. They are and will forever be bottomless money pits.
April 25, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, lynched1 said: What benefit is it that DC provides the rest of us aside from being a first strike target? Well, many of the suburban counties surrounding DC are some of the richest in the nation: Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Montgomery MD... There must be some bustling economic activity. A lot of big national and multi-national companies are headquartered in DC. LINK A lot of Federal contractors, although most of them have moved out to the suburbs. And don’t forget it’s the seat of Federal government. Besides the politicians, there’s FBI, DOJ, HHS... many Federal agencies work there.
April 25, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, toolg said: Well, many of the suburban counties surrounding DC are some of the richest in the nation: Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Montgomery MD... There must be some bustling economic activity. A lot of big national and multi-national companies are headquartered in DC. LINK A lot of Federal contractors, although most of them have moved out to the suburbs. And don’t forget it’s the seat of Federal government. Besides the politicians, there’s FBI, DOJ, HHS... many Federal agencies work there. Yeah...it's called politics.
April 25, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, rambo said: Yeah...it's called politics. Yes and no. It’s not only about politics.
April 25, 20214 yr 15 hours ago, ToastJenkins said: No we just understand its nothing but partisan bs from the left Right, it's not like the Citizens have any say in it. It's just a liberal thing.
April 25, 20214 yr 12 hours ago, toolg said: Well, many of the suburban counties surrounding DC are some of the richest in the nation: Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Montgomery MD... There must be some bustling economic activity. A lot of big national and multi-national companies are headquartered in DC. LINK A lot of Federal contractors, although most of them have moved out to the suburbs. And don’t forget it’s the seat of Federal government. Besides the politicians, there’s FBI, DOJ, HHS... many Federal agencies work there. The economy is built on federal spending. Lots of economic activity. Productivity from an opportunity cost perspective is debatable. 12 hours ago, toolg said: Yes and no. It’s not only about politics. Most of it is. If you look at that list you posted of major corporations located in DC, most of them are here because of federal spending.
April 27, 20214 yr On 4/24/2021 at 10:25 PM, toolg said: Well, many of the suburban counties surrounding DC are some of the richest in the nation: Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Montgomery MD... There must be some bustling economic activity. A lot of big national and multi-national companies are headquartered in DC. LINK A lot of Federal contractors, although most of them have moved out to the suburbs. And don’t forget it’s the seat of Federal government. Besides the politicians, there’s FBI, DOJ, HHS... many Federal agencies work there. All linked to lobbying and insider trading no less.
December 15, 20223 yr The House passed Puerto Rico Statehood Act 233-191, although the bill is likely to die in the Senate. It would allow a referendum in Puerto Rico with three options: statehood, independence, or independence with free association. It would no longer be a US territory.
December 15, 20223 yr On 4/24/2021 at 9:19 PM, lynched1 said: They are both negative assets consuming more than either could ever produce. They are and will forever be bottomless money pits. 7 of the 10 states most dependent on the federal government were Republican-voting, with the average red state receiving $1.05 per dollar spent
December 16, 20223 yr 5 hours ago, Tnt4philly said: 7 of the 10 states most dependent on the federal government were Republican-voting, with the average red state receiving $1.05 per dollar spent You've been away for sometime. I don't think states should be getting anything from the federal government. I also think too much is sent to the federal government.
December 16, 20223 yr 16 minutes ago, lynched1 said: You've been away for sometime. I don't think states should be getting anything from the federal government. I also think too much is sent to the federal government. I don’t disagree. The point here is that red states aren’t any better than the blue ones.
December 16, 20223 yr Just now, Tnt4philly said: I don’t disagree. The point here is that red states aren’t any better than the blue ones. Whoa. Don't go getting your cart in front of the horse.
December 16, 20223 yr 6 hours ago, Tnt4philly said: 7 of the 10 states most dependent on the federal government were Republican-voting, with the average red state receiving $1.05 per dollar spent Well now, that’s the problem Republican politicians have with any plan to add new states, isn’t it? They’re elected based on the pork they bring home. How dare they have to share Federal dollars with some other place. Forbid their state has to produce enough on its own. gasp!
December 19, 20223 yr On 12/15/2022 at 11:16 PM, Tnt4philly said: I don’t disagree. The point here is that red states aren’t any better than the blue ones. I think what most of you forget, is, well, I'd be willing to bet, all of the 50 states on average probably receive .90c for every dollar taxed by DC. Which is why DC spends probably .05c for every dollar taxed pitting you against red people (or blue people in other cases) so you fight and forget its all a money pit
December 19, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, Seventy_Yard_FG said: I think what most of you forget, is, well, I'd be willing to bet, all of the 50 states on average probably receive .90c for every dollar taxed by DC. Which is why DC spends probably .05c for every dollar taxed pitting you against red people (or blue people in other cases) so you fight and forget its all a money pit It hilarious when people try to make points using made up numbers lmao.
December 19, 20223 yr Just now, Boogyman said: It hilarious when people try to make points using made up numbers lmao. I'm close enough more often than not for my point to be taken
December 19, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, Seventy_Yard_FG said: I'm close enough more often than not for my point to be taken
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