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Solar_Crimson 10/08/22 1:23:32 PM #1:	^Topic^ Yes No ^Topic^ - Results (93 votes) Yes 63.44% (59 votes) 59 No 36.56% (34 votes) 34 DC residents have been fighting for decades for it to become a state, because right now, they have no representation in the U.S. government and thus no say in how things are run, despite still being taxed by the government. DC is also extremely-Democratic and would provide a massive boon to Democrats especially in the Senate; as such, Republicans have consistently opposed DC becoming a state and almost-unanimously vote against it when it's brought up for a vote. Their solution is for most of the land making up DC to be returned to Maryland, and have the former-DC residents vote in Maryland's elections, despite neither Maryland or DC wanting to merge back together. --- "To Republicans, life begins at conception and ends in elementary school." - GranolaPanic <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:968575780] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote> ^Topic^ Yes No Vote View Results ^Topic^ - Results (93 votes) Yes 63.44% (59 votes) 59 No 36.56% (34 votes) 34 Show Voting Form function poll_vote() { var vote_option = $("input[name='poll_vote']:checked").val(); if(!vote_option) return; $.ajax({ type: 'POST', url: '/ajax/forum_poll_vote', data: { option: vote_option, board: '400', topic: '80191622', message: '0', key: '281c9b8b' }, success: function(response) { if(response.error) { alert(response.error); } else { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").html(response.html).show(); } } }); } function view_results_legacy() { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").show(); } function hide_results_legacy() { $("#poll_results").hide(); $("#poll_vote").show(); } DC residents have been fighting for decades for it to become a state, because right now, they have no representation in the U.S. government and thus no say in how things are run, despite still being taxed by the government. DC is also extremely-Democratic and would provide a massive boon to Democrats especially in the Senate; as such, Republicans have consistently opposed DC becoming a state and almost-unanimously vote against it when it's brought up for a vote. Their solution is for most of the land making up DC to be returned to Maryland, and have the former-DC residents vote in Maryland's elections, despite neither Maryland or DC wanting to merge back together. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
viewmaster_pi 10/08/22 1:27:10 PM #2:	before marvel??? not gonna happen --- Another drink, another fight Another song about another wasted night <cite>viewmaster_pi posted [p:968575842] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>before marvel??? not gonna happen</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SocialistGamer 10/08/22 1:28:45 PM #3:	Yeah throw all the villains into their own state. --- Capcom is the best developer ever! Steam ID: SocialistGamer92 <cite>SocialistGamer posted [p:968575867] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Yeah throw all the villains into their own state.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Garioshi 10/08/22 1:41:10 PM #4:	Obviously --- "I play with myself" - Darklit_Minuet, 2018 <cite>Garioshi posted [p:968576094] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Obviously</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DoesntMatter 10/08/22 1:55:01 PM #5:	yes. it's messed up that if you want to live in DC you have to necessarily concede to having no representation in government. we literally founded this nation on the ideal of "no taxation without representation". --- It don't matter. None of this matters. <cite>DoesntMatter posted [p:968576350] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>yes. it's messed up that if you want to live in DC you have to necessarily concede to having no representation in government. we literally founded this nation on the ideal of "no taxation without representation".</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ForsakenHermit 10/08/22 1:55:20 PM #6:	Taxation without representation is tyranny. --- Beware the fanatic! Too often his cure is deadlier by far than the evil he denounces!-Stan Lee RIP Make Arcades Great Again! <cite>ForsakenHermit posted [p:968576357] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Taxation without representation is tyranny.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 10/08/22 1:58:28 PM #7:	Yes. There's really no argument against other than not wanting to add a safe Dem seat. My attitude on this extends to Puerto Rico and any other territory that may want to become a state. --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:968576409] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Yes. There's really no argument against other than not wanting to add a safe Dem seat.My attitude on this extends to Puerto Rico and any other territory that may want to become a state.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
doomcrusader 10/08/22 1:59:39 PM #8:	They should have representation, but I don't like making a city a state. Just have them vote on rejoining MD. --- http://i.imgur.com/tqMGw.png http://i.imgur.com/IHbuM.jpg <cite>doomcrusader posted [p:968576429] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>They should have representation, but I don't like making a city a state. Just have them vote on rejoining MD. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Hayame_Zero 10/08/22 2:00:58 PM #10:	That would be interesting considering how liberal the city itself is --- ...I think I'm done here... <cite>Hayame_Zero posted [p:968576453] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>That would be interesting considering how liberal the city itself is</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Medussa 10/08/22 2:01:32 PM #11:	No, but federal districts should be granted equal status to states. --- Boom! That's right, this is all happening! You cannot change the channel now! Morphine. Want. Find. Give. <cite>Medussa posted [p:968576465] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>No, but federal districts should be granted equal status to states.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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K181 10/08/22 2:08:19 PM #13:	doomcrusader posted... Just have them vote on rejoining MD. Except neither DC nor Maryland want that, so that's a non-starter solution that woudl require more effort than DC statehood. --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:968576599] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>doomcrusader posted... </cite><quote> Just have them vote on rejoining MD.</quote>Except neither DC nor Maryland want that, so that's a non-starter solution that woudl require more effort than DC statehood.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Intro2Logic 10/08/22 2:08:51 PM #14:	As a resident, yes. --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:968576611] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>As a resident, yes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Paragon21XX 10/08/22 2:32:15 PM #15:	K181 posted... Except neither DC nor Maryland want that, so that's a non-starter solution that woudl require more effort than DC statehood. I don't give a fuck what they want. It's about what's right rather than what's convenient. Maryland ceded the land, they can take it back just like Virginia did their portion. --- Politicians are the weeds of the galaxy. <cite>Paragon21XX posted [p:968577036] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>K181 posted... </cite><quote>Except neither DC nor Maryland want that, so that's a non-starter solution that woudl require more effort than DC statehood.</quote>I don't give a fuck what they want. It's about what's right rather than what's convenient. Maryland ceded the land, they can take it back just like Virginia did their portion.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Solar_Crimson 10/08/22 2:53:25 PM #17:	Paragon21XX posted... I don't give a fuck what they want. It's about what's right rather than what's convenient. Maryland ceded the land, they can take it back just like Virginia did their portion. And the right thing is having them vote on what they want, which is for DC to become its own state. --- "To Republicans, life begins at conception and ends in elementary school." - GranolaPanic <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:968577448] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Paragon21XX posted... </cite><quote>I don't give a fuck what they want. It's about what's right rather than what's convenient. Maryland ceded the land, they can take it back just like Virginia did their portion.</quote>And the right thing is having them vote on what they want, which is for DC to become its own state.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ScazarMeltex 10/08/22 2:57:30 PM #18:	Obviously. There are more people in it than the entire state of Wyoming. It deserve representation. --- Furthermore, The GOP is a Fascist Organization and must be destroyed <cite>ScazarMeltex posted [p:968577500] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Obviously. There are more people in it than the entire state of Wyoming. It deserve representation.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ElleRagu 10/08/22 3:00:46 PM #19:	sure why not make all the other territories states too --- MARTIAL ARTS LANGUAGE COMMENCES <cite>ElleRagu posted [p:968577570] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>sure why notmake all the other territories states too</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 10/08/22 3:21:08 PM #20:	ScazarMeltex posted... Obviously. There are more people in it than the entire state of Wyoming. It deserve representation. The video I watched on the subject mentioned this as well. DC has more people living in it than a number of other states which all of course have representation in Washington. --- "To Republicans, life begins at conception and ends in elementary school." - GranolaPanic <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:968577945] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>ScazarMeltex posted... </cite><quote>Obviously. There are more people in it than the entire state of Wyoming. It deserve representation.</quote>The video I watched on the subject mentioned this as well. DC has more people living in it than a number of other states which all of course have representation in Washington.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crimsoness 10/08/22 3:27:11 PM #21:	Solar_Crimson posted... The video I watched on the subject mentioned this as well. DC has more people living in it than a number of other states which all of course have representation in Washington. Yeah but those are red states so it's okay <cite>Crimsoness posted [p:968578024] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Solar_Crimson posted... </cite><quote>The video I watched on the subject mentioned this as well. DC has more people living in it than a number of other states which all of course have representation in Washington.</quote>Yeah but those are red states so it's okay</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rideshort 10/08/22 3:29:13 PM #22:	Convenient that you brought up this subject when a video was posted about this very topic. Anyway, as a DC resident it should happen. We have a large population size, we should have representation in congress and not have federal decide everything for us. We should be able to regulate or own taxes. Virginia bitching about the land they took back was stupid all because they wanted to keep slaves. They were cool with it to begin with and should've stayed that way --- I believe in the Golden Rule and you should too! http://i.imgur.com/63HCN.gif http://i.imgur.com/aaTUdOx.jpg <cite>rideshort posted [p:968578051] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Convenient that you brought up this subject when a video was posted about this very topic.Anyway, as a DC resident it should happen. We have a large population size, we should have representation in congress and not have federal decide everything for us. We should be able to regulate or own taxes. Virginia bitching about the land they took back was stupid all because they wanted to keep slaves. They were cool with it to begin with and should've stayed that way </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PiOverlord 10/08/22 3:29:23 PM #23:	I think, while areas like the white house and such should still be separated from states and considered Washington D.C., the rest should go back to Maryland. --- Number of legendary 500 post topics: 34, 500th posts: 33; PiO ATTN: 6 RotM wins 1, LETTEN MY ARROW FLYEN TRUE <cite>PiOverlord posted [p:968578053] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>I think, while areas like the white house and such should still be separated from states and considered Washington D.C., the rest should go back to Maryland. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Intro2Logic 10/08/22 3:52:39 PM #24:	PiOverlord posted... I think, while areas like the white house and such should still be separated from states and considered Washington D.C., the rest should go back to Maryland. Why --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:968578479] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>PiOverlord posted... </cite><quote>I think, while areas like the white house and such should still be separated from states and considered Washington D.C., the rest should go back to Maryland.</quote>Why</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cjsdowg 10/08/22 3:54:00 PM #25:	When it gentrifies 100% that is when it will became a state . --- To be a poor man is hard, but to be a poor race in a land of dollars is the very bottom of hardships. W.E.B. Du Bois <cite>cjsdowg posted [p:968578499] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>When it gentrifies 100% that is when it will became a state .</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PiOverlord 10/08/22 3:54:30 PM #26:	Intro2Logic posted... Why The land was given with the expectation of it being solely federal land. --- Number of legendary 500 post topics: 34, 500th posts: 33; PiO ATTN: 6 RotM wins 1, LETTEN MY ARROW FLYEN TRUE <cite>PiOverlord posted [p:968578506] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Intro2Logic posted... </cite><quote>Why</quote>The land was given with the expectation of it being solely federal land. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jiek_Fafn 10/08/22 3:54:54 PM #27:	Outside the box solution: No one should be allowed to live in DC --- I don't believe in belts. There should be no ranking system for toughness. <cite>Jiek_Fafn posted [p:968578512] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Outside the box solution:No one should be allowed to live in DC</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Intro2Logic 10/08/22 3:56:39 PM #28:	PiOverlord posted... The land was given with the expectation of it being solely federal land. Should the expectations of people long dead have any bearing on the political representation of people now alive? --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:968578541] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>PiOverlord posted... </cite><quote>The land was given with the expectation of it being solely federal land.</quote>Should the expectations of people long dead have any bearing on the political representation of people now alive? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Frostshock 10/08/22 3:58:29 PM #29:	Imagine moving somewhere that is expressly laid out in law as not possibly being able to be a state, and then complaining you don't live in a state. --- Got questions about schoolwork? Want to share answers, or discuss your studies? Come to Homework Helpers! http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1060-homework-helpers <cite>Frostshock posted [p:968578577] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Imagine moving somewhere that is expressly laid out in law as not possibly being able to be a state, and then complaining you don't live in a state.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 10/08/22 3:59:25 PM #30:	Frostshock posted... Imagine moving somewhere that is expressly laid out in law as not possibly being able to be a state, and then complaining you don't live in a state. The vast majority of people living there were born there, and some can't afford to leave. --- "To Republicans, life begins at conception and ends in elementary school." - GranolaPanic <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:968578600] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Frostshock posted... </cite><quote>Imagine moving somewhere that is expressly laid out in law as not possibly being able to be a state, and then complaining you don't live in a state.</quote>The vast majority of people living there were born there, and some can't afford to leave.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Intro2Logic 10/08/22 4:01:52 PM #31:	Frostshock posted... Imagine moving somewhere that is expressly laid out in law as not possibly being able to be a state, and then complaining you don't live in a state. I don't think moving for work or otherwise should result in being deprived of a say in how your life is governed. --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:968578650] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Frostshock posted... </cite><quote>Imagine moving somewhere that is expressly laid out in law as not possibly being able to be a state, and then complaining you don't live in a state.</quote>I don't think moving for work or otherwise should result in being deprived of a say in how your life is governed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ThePrinceFish 10/08/22 4:05:34 PM #32:	Capitol is supposed to be a separate federal district. As far as congressional representation, that should be folded in to Maryland to maintain the capitol's status as an allegedly neutral district. So no free two senators, sorry. --- Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. <cite>ThePrinceFish posted [p:968578712] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Capitol is supposed to be a separate federal district. As far as congressional representation, that should be folded in to Maryland to maintain the capitol's status as an allegedly neutral district. So no free two senators, sorry. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 10/08/22 4:09:28 PM #33:	ThePrinceFish posted... Capitol is supposed to be a separate federal district. As far as congressional representation, that should be folded in to Maryland to maintain the capitol's status as an allegedly neutral district. So no free two senators, sorry. The yellow area here would still be the federal district: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/0/0/AANZVmAADwjU.jpg And as mentioned, neither Maryland wants to annex the land back, nor do the residents of DC want to rejoin Maryland. --- "To Republicans, life begins at conception and ends in elementary school." - GranolaPanic <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:968578780] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>ThePrinceFish posted... </cite><quote>Capitol is supposed to be a separate federal district. As far as congressional representation, that should be folded in to Maryland to maintain the capitol's status as an allegedly neutral district. So no free two senators, sorry.</quote>The yellow area here would still be the federal district:https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/0/0/AANZVmAADwjU.jpg And as mentioned, neither Maryland wants to annex the land back, nor do the residents of DC want to rejoin Maryland.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
C_Pain 10/08/22 4:10:05 PM #34:	I feel like Marvel is more deserving. --- How quaint. <cite>C_Pain posted [p:968578795] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>I feel like Marvel is more deserving.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Letron_James 10/08/22 4:17:38 PM #35:	I think it should be placed up for all the citizens to vote. Either go back to Virginia, Maryland or become their own state. Obviously the other two states would have to agree on that though. --- Ask me if I would eat da booty. <cite>Letron_James posted [p:968578937] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>I think it should be placed up for all the citizens to vote. Either go back to Virginia, Maryland or become their own state. Obviously the other two states would have to agree on that though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 10/08/22 4:25:36 PM #36:	Letron_James posted... I think it should be placed up for all the citizens to vote. Either go back to Virginia, Maryland or become their own state. Obviously the other two states would have to agree on that though. Statehood is supported by the vast majority of its residents. Maryland doesn't want the land, and Virginia already took back its portion of DC two centuries ago because they wanted to keep their slaves. --- "To Republicans, life begins at conception and ends in elementary school." - GranolaPanic <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:968579092] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Letron_James posted... </cite><quote>I think it should be placed up for all the citizens to vote. Either go back to Virginia, Maryland or become their own state. Obviously the other two states would have to agree on that though.</quote>Statehood is supported by the vast majority of its residents. Maryland doesn't want the land, and Virginia already took back its portion of DC two centuries ago because they wanted to keep their slaves.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 10/08/22 5:02:21 PM #37:	Paragon21XX posted... I don't give a fuck what they want. It's about what's right rather than what's convenient. Maryland ceded the land, they can take it back just like Virginia did their portion. Congratulations, you just brokw the constitution. DC would have to consent at being given territory. Also, did you seriously get salty over this? lol --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:968579777] in Should DC ... [t:80191622]...</cite> <quote>Paragon21XX posted... </cite><quote>I don't give a fuck what they want. It's about what's right rather than what's convenient. Maryland ceded the land, they can take it back just like Virginia did their portion.</quote>Congratulations, you just brokw the constitution.DC would have to consent at being given territory.Also, did you seriously get salty over this? lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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