ALF Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives would need to approve the statehood admission by a two-thirds majority vote https://people.howstuffworks.com/new-state-in-us.htm
Wacka Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 Tibs, I stated this in the past and will repeat it again. Just because you wish it so doesn't mean it can,did, or will happen. If that was so, the kick would have been good and the Bills would have won SB 25. 1
Tiberius Posted June 28, 2020 Author Posted June 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, ALF said: The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives would need to approve the statehood admission by a two-thirds majority vote https://people.howstuffworks.com/new-state-in-us.htm That’s a mistake. No where in the Constitution does it state there needs to be 2/3 vote, it just says in the constitution Congress can recognize new states and lays out a few conditions like the people there want to be a state and such. 1
Koko78 Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Tiberius said: DC will get three electoral college votes. Two for the senators, one for the representative You do understand that they already have 3 electoral college votes? You might want to actually read the constitution, considering you like to pretend you know what it says. 1
Tiberius Posted June 28, 2020 Author Posted June 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Koko78 said: You do understand that they already have 3 electoral college votes? You might want to actually read the constitution, considering you like to pretend you know what it says. I’m going to rate this a “Fair strike” I was wrong there. First time ever in my entire life! 1
whatdrought Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 On 6/27/2020 at 9:04 AM, Tiberius said: Things are looking good now, Trump is underwater and the Senate is very much in play. Its the price you you pay for having radical incompetence in leadership. You’re an idiot. 1 3
Koko78 Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, ALF said: The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives would need to approve the statehood admission by a two-thirds majority vote https://people.howstuffworks.com/new-state-in-us.htm While I hate to agree with my buddy Tibs, I am not sure where they are coming up with that. The article they use as the source just states it as a fact, without mentioning where the 2/3 number comes from. 1
Tiberius Posted June 28, 2020 Author Posted June 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, whatdrought said: You’re an idiot. Thanks. You are scared. Anyway, I was just channel flipping and went past the station showing the show with the character of your avatar there. The scene cut to him talking to this little girl and he was saying: “...And that’s how FDR ruined America.” Lol, then he hands her a claymore mine to protect her home. Lol
Foxx Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 58 minutes ago, ALF said: The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives would need to approve the statehood admission by a two-thirds majority vote https://people.howstuffworks.com/new-state-in-us.htm along with three quarters of the states. this is how the Constitution is changed. 2 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 1 hour ago, whatdrought said: You’re an idiot. ...again??........... 1
3rdnlng Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Koko78 said: While I hate to agree with my buddy Tibs, I am not sure where they are coming up with that. The article they use as the source just states it as a fact, without mentioning where the 2/3 number comes from. Might the discussion regarding making DC a state differ somewhat with the prerequisites to making a different area a state? After all, DC was specifically made into a federal enclave. 1
B-Man Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 16 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: This is just blatantly false, been an issue since i moved to DC in 87 No. You are misreading the point. Of course you are correct that the statehood issue has been around for decades, But can you tell me specifically why it became National news again in the past few days...................... nothing has really changed, no new rulings, Norton certainly has also been around for decades. So what changed ? The democrat party needed a distraction from their recent actions that effect the African-American community. 2 1 1
Koko78 Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 1 hour ago, 3rdnlng said: Might the discussion regarding making DC a state differ somewhat with the prerequisites to making a different area a state? After all, DC was specifically made into a federal enclave. Maybe, but neither article clarifies the distinction between the Constitutional procedure (which simply requires both houses of Congress to approve statehood), and creating a Constitutional Amendment to get past the District Clause (which is unlikely to get 30 states to approve.) 2
Reality Check Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 It needs to be understood that there are numerous federal security assets and failsafes that will never ever ever fall under a state governments authority, oversight, or communication channels. Too many foreign countries own property under diplomatic immunity. Whether prevented by legal or illegal means, it just isn't going to happen. 1
Cinga Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Koko78 said: Maybe, but neither article clarifies the distinction between the Constitutional procedure (which simply requires both houses of Congress to approve statehood), and creating a Constitutional Amendment to get past the District Clause (which is unlikely to get 30 states to approve.) It takes 3/4 of the states to amend the Constitution, so 37 are needed. 1
fansince88 Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 On 6/28/2020 at 9:03 AM, Tiberius said: I’m going to rate this a “Fair strike” I was wrong there. First time ever in my entire life! If you are including everything you have ever typed on this page to this point I support your statement 100%.
wppete Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) Here’s a fun fact for everyone. The mayor of Washington, DC is married to Donna Brazile!. Can’t make this stuff up! Look it up if you don’t believe. People are waking up!!!!! Edited June 29, 2020 by wppete 1 1
T master Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 On 6/27/2020 at 7:44 AM, Tiberius said: You can’t stop it! I heard there would need to be a constitutional amendment in order to make that a reality which the crooks or i'm sorry the politicians could probably make it work but i would hope it is a huge uphill battle ! They say you lead by your actions in that case this country is so screwed & then they wonder why things are like they are ? !
Tiberius Posted June 29, 2020 Author Posted June 29, 2020 41 minutes ago, T master said: I heard there would need to be a constitutional amendment in order to make that a reality which the crooks or i'm sorry the politicians could probably make it work but i would hope it is a huge uphill battle ! They say you lead by your actions in that case this country is so screwed & then they wonder why things are like they are ? ! No, a simple majority vote in both houses and a presidential signature is all it takes. The Filibuster will probably have to meet it's sad and tragic untimely death, but so be it
Penfield45 Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 If Montana is allowed to be a state then DC should be. and Northern/Southern California should be split into 2 states. 2
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