Colonies Problem! Stacey Plaskett EXPLODES When Told Why She Can't Vote For Speaker: I Have A Voice!

[@AdamsLachlan]

My main concern is how to survive all of these financial and political crisis, especially in light of the US political power scuffle. The government has really called things more difficult for its citizens, and we can't sit back and bear all the consequences of the bad governance.

[@gianmarcocamba6822]

Anyone who's not in the financial market space right now is making a huge mistake. Simply get a coach and make your money work for you

[@maxUSA58]

True, I have been in touch with a brokerage advisor. With an initial starting reserve of $12k, my advisor chooses the entry and exit commands for my portfolio, which has grown to approximately $110k

[@irinasannikova-np8on]

Please can you leave the info of your investment advisor here? I'm in dire need of one

[@maxUSA58]

Elise Bernadette Murray is her name. She is regarded as a genius in her area. Just search her name on the internet

[@maxUSA58]

she's active on What's Apps!!

[@ZACATCS]

Remember that Eleanor Norton (D-DC) introduced the District of Columbia Statehood Bill in the 118th Congress on January 9, 2023. The bill passed the House but failed the Senate because the GOP Senators knew the House (4) and Senate (2) representation from more than four million Democratic voters would dilute their political majority.

[@thebreakerofwalls9036]

If the Democrats got rid of the filibuster under their watch it could have passed the Senate, Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema didn't wanna get rid of it.

[@Jah.Believe]

This bill has been introduced by Jessie Jackson and I went to that rally in high school. Well he ran on DC Statehood

[@CarnellBell-i3f]

The cheating n injustice of the white men in power, if the shoe was on the other foot they will change it ASAP. They are always currupted racist lying criminal and wrong, never righteous.

[@BennyRuff]

Or it'd be representation without taxation. A non taxpayer telling taxpayers citizens they get a vote.

[@thetruthreviewer1877]

It's the standing ovation for me!

[@tombrady5867]

It was only libtards standing, no real politicians

[@CPAgamer313]

It’s all a show

[@andrewmcnicoll4268]

What about it? It was all a show. Those applauding didn't care. They could've done something and chose not to. It's basically saying "I support you...but I won't do anything about it."

[@danettechavis]

Yes, you do "have a voice" and thank you for using it to bring attention to this issue!

[@AntiGlobalist-o1s]

THEY PAY NO TAXES!!!!!!!!!

[@donnieking7315]

Why now why she never adres it before?

[@AntiGlobalist-o1s]

@@donnieking7315 Time to let all those colonies go and be their own nations. We don't want them. All we get from them is uppity back-sass, and they get social security and pay no taxes.

[@waynewallace585]

Rules of the elites failed America 🇺🇸

[@joecole7122]

@@donnieking7315 Because the Democrats were in charge,

[@ericgcastile]

This should have been addressed a long time ago with this much energy.

[@RickMcGuire-bl2vs]

Yep,until its changed,it stays as it is and they arent eligible.

[@taterbug70]

Why? What's supposed to happen? The people on the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are colonists. If the people are black or Spanish or white, they're colonists. If those three aren't going away and the Tainos taking it back then they should shut TFU.

[@Noneofyourbizniz1]

Trust me, the energy been there, the votes just not there yet but we will get there one day

[@RickMcGuire-bl2vs]

Until they "get there" they arent there and rules are rules.

[@Essex121514]

​@@RickMcGuire-bl2vsah yes the old excuse. We are hurting you because it's the rule. "This is America" Donald Glover

[@dillinrivera91]

As a native born and raised on Guam 🇬🇺 I’m so thankful for her speaking up!

[@bryanshallanberger2370]

Vote to be a state. Territories can vote to be a state whenever they want. You vote not to, that is you getting a voice.

[@jhatchett7101]

I was so damn proud of her!!!!

[@kimm-l1h]

LOL. She knew they didn’t have a vote. She knew it when she walked into the room. She made herself look STUPID and for a politician in her position who rather make a scene then to take measures to change the law to make it better for her cause…. She made herself look unprofessional and unintelligent… and laughable. If you’re going to be a hero… BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY, not a fool. SHE HAD 4 YEARS TO CHANGE THIS! 🙄🙄

[@feliciacooper4630]

"Taxation without representation"

[@marygracewills8888]

People from the US Virgin Islands do not pay federal taxes to the US government. It seems that she wants representation without taxation.

[@joecole7122]

They don't pay federal income taxes to Washington. Also, if they don't like the policy of not being able to vote then they can become their own country

[@MichaelWashingtonAE]

​@@joecole7122 No, they can't! That's the problem..... 🤦🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️

[@chocodiva]

​@@joecole7122no they cannot 😬

[@a.l.hurston7548]

@joecole7122 No, they can't. But, even if that was an option, how disingenuous, and condescending to say, "just become your own country", like that would be simple & easy, pr that the US government would allow it.

[@blackdiamond181]

Her timing was, is, and will always be on point until corrections are made. This is another reason why America is the laughingstock of the world.

[@paulaguenon1660]

Go, girl. She is so right.

[@cdupreeable]

I live in the USVI and I am SO PROUD!!!! She is right and we have a voice!!! THANK YOU CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT!!!

[@RickMcGuire-bl2vs]

If she was so correct why didnt she and others do a dang thing these last 4 years to change the rules? She didnt say a word. She didnt do a thing. However once in front of national cameras,she feels the need to be seen,lol.

[@edzzz5043]

​@RickMcGuire-bl2vs, you stated too many facts for this dum show

[@jahmani7038]

@@RickMcGuire-bl2vs Think about it! Do all your thoughts and ideas just popped up one moment in time or something could’ve happened that triggered your imagination. You might be right that she’s bias in choosing this moment but equally it could’ve just been an inspiration that popped up a few weeks ago. 😏

[@RickMcGuire-bl2vs]

@@jahmani7038 Nah,I dont do imagination or bullsh1t,lol. Im strictly truth,honesty and reality and many folks are scared of that and avoid it. If ya had a point,it was hugely unclear.

[@peaceangel4192]

All territories, DC and Indigenous nations under US rule/colonization should have voting representation as taxpayers and citizens. If the territories and tribal lands were occupied by white people, they would have voting representation. This is an issue we need to unite around to ensure that it happens. Stacey Plaskett is a fierce leader who deserves far more respect than some of her ignorant colleagues give her.

[@ernestineisaac1982]

That VOICE DID NOT STUTTERED!!! Love You Rep. Plaskett ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rose4avy]

This is not the first time Plaskett and others have raised this issue. It has always been part of her platform. As a Virgin Islander, I am extremely proud of the way she used “her voice” to bring attention to this matter, but we all know why there is no movement on this issue.

[@robinbrissette2032]

Wyt folk

[@sundra9sandifer765]

This has to change! No voice🇺🇲

[@Jah.Believe]

They should not collect taxes then.

[@Bill-im6nt]

They don't.

[@taurussho86]

They do​@@Bill-im6nt

[@MsCLPtown]

​@@Bill-im6ntThey very much do! Taxation without representation duh, that's the issue here. They will take their money but they are not allowed to participate in voting 🤦🏽‍♀️. Keep up

[@Bill-im6nt]

@@MsCLPtown "An individual resident of a territory is exempt from U.S. tax on income that has a source in that territory, but is subject to U.S. tax on U.S.-source and non-possession-source income." DUH!

[@MsCLPtown]

@@Bill-im6nt that made u feel good😂

[@johndemaria9408]

These territories pay taxes to the US, I just looked this up. So if these territories support the US as military personnel and by money . Then I say give them a collective voice. Also make Puerto Rico a state. Seems like our country still has a slave owners mentality.

[@randyg4571]

Major impediment for Puerto Rico and any of the others including DC. Too blue. Two blue senators each.

[@RickMcGuire-bl2vs]

lol,that makes zero sense.

[@saturdayschild8535]

It’s the same as putting prisons in rural areas and counting the inmates while not allowing them to vote but using their numbers for representation. A slave owner mentality is the least of it.

[@Falcon2609]

​@@RickMcGuire-bl2vs🤡

[@CPAgamer313]

@@saturdayschild8535 no it’s not and they shouldn’t have the right to vote the way it is is the way it should be

[@LAR-hs2qt]

Another missed opportunity for Voting Rights.

[@nlp6082]

D.C. and the US territories deserve to be states in the USA. I hope this materializes in the very near future. I appreciate this video bringing this to our attention.

[@marcusmelancon3426]

You would need 3 quarters of the congress to vote yes to that DC votes democrat every election that’s automatically two dem senate seats on lock same for the house seats the Governor and mayor would all be dems Republicans would never let that happen which is why DC still isn’t a state

[@georgeb3920]

@@marcusmelancon3426 or the House could allow the elected delegates to become voting representatives, unless one citizen, one vote for some is OK with you. The Rs in the house looked pretty happy with the status quo.

[@jhova6542]

@@marcusmelancon3426 yep it’s strictly political and racism

[@Bill-im6nt]

Many are too small, and Puerto Rico has turned down statehood a number of times.

[@KevinSmith-pd1uw]

She has a valid point I served in the military with people from DC Samoa, Puerto Rico, Guam. I don’t know about the Virgin Islands, but the people that I serve with from those were distinguish soldiers giving their lies for our country. They should have equal representation under the law.

[@finally97]

They're elected by the people, but they do not get a vote? Isn't that taxation without representation?

[@leotajackson5602]

Then they have the nerve to talk about the places that they (US) should be helping 😢

[@Michelle-s2z6l]

100% they're supposed to expect representatives to vote in their favor.

[@vindictivetiger]

Precisely. It used to be stamped on the license plates.

[@andyjones3345]

You’re insane to say that after what was done to trump. Brain rot human

[@edwardpalmore7114]

I love Stacy Plaskett. This situation must change and change posthaste.

[@craftingretired]

Keep voting for Republicans and it will never change

[@Bill-im6nt]

If those places voted Republican, the two parties would switch sides on the argument.

[@BenMcneil-hk8xv]

well, if you vote Democrat, you vote for a president that shits his pants and can’t remember the last person that talked to them so how are your mental faculties? You probably shit your pants also.

[@jacquemiller9847]

Dems could have done it, but they didn't either.

[@crystalrobbinsgreen5785]

True....I'm voting blue on every election ...small and large...that's how we get heard....we have to oversee the stupidity that is republican

[@mareerogers1114]

Democrats could've changed this and they didn't!!!! Both parties are rancid!!!!

[@stephanie8202]

She has a valid point. I never understood this. If people are good enough to pay taxes, they are good enough to vote.

[@AliAntarAllahsServant]

Not states

[@AliAntarAllahsServant]

They're not states.

[@georgeb3920]

@@AliAntarAllahsServant You either have one citizen, one vote, or you don’t. No vote, no freedom. Congress can change that in a flash.

[@shermandudley5548]

Facts. If I lived there I'm not paying a dime in taxes if my congressman/ congresswoman couldn't vote

[@dfiantii64]

It’s always funny how people who don’t live here have and opinion. Yes the VI cannot vote for President. Yes we pay Federal Taxes. Here is the caveats. The “Congresswoman” is a Delegate to Congress. She does not hold Congresswoman status per se because she has not vote outside the committees. She is a stooge for the Democrat party because hear me out. She was not showing discontent when she could not vote for Pelosi as Speaker so she is full of shit. Also the taxes that VI people pay stays in the VI it does not go to the Federal government its paid back in the for of refunds and Rum subsidies back to the VI government. If VI people really wanted to VOTE for the President they could move to any state and establish residency there and still be able to vote so it’s really just about location. Plaskett is also the same person right now trying to through out the Epstein Victims lawsuit against the VI Government who knew Epstein was there for the last 10, 20 years and did nothing about it so miss me with her bullshit outrage. Roland still out here tap dancing for the Democrats.

[@PatriciaBerry-v4z]

They will not EVER risk losing power.

[@Pigeon6666]

Well, sounds like this needs to change!

[@ritaweinstein4056]

Meanwhile, they can have an adjudicated insurrectionist as their president who is unqualified according to the constitution amendment 14, article 3

[@RickMcGuire-bl2vs]

Being hurt doesnt change reality. You should try reality. You seem caught up in pretending.

[@johnmay8852]

read the fn law on the articles 14,3 try to understand law as hard as that is for dems

[@ritaweinstein4056]

Look, I have read the constitution I have read the law. It states that he’s in adjudicated insurrectionist period. Why don’t you try reading the law also because apparently you don’t understand what a criminal is.

[@RickMcGuire-bl2vs]

@@ritaweinstein4056 No you have not read the Constitution. Why would you post complete bs about it? I'm not your usual crowd,I dont nod my head and agree with ya, even when you are vastly incorrect. Did you happen to research ANYTHING on the topic from the worlds leading expert on the Constitution? You know the dean of the HArvard Law School? You may not know it but he taught the Constitution for decades ,became Dean of the SChool and wrote dozens of books on it. He completely disagrees with everything you tried to pass of on folks here. I'll have to go with him and the other leading experts,not someone BSing on youtewb.

[@RickMcGuire-bl2vs]

@@johnmay8852 Clueless folks on the left side.

[@philthai99]

Thank you Rep.Plaskett.

[@DeAnnaG_KissingFrogsMedia]

This needs to change. Put it on the list of crap to fix. We have our work cut out for us.

[@YouAreEntitledToYourOpinion]

Taxation without representation has been going on for a very long time in those US territories. Because having a silent representative just for the optics is no representation at all.

[@williamjames6495]

I never knew they operated like this. This needs to change.

[@jacquelinel.pearson5987]

Exactly

[@whiskyjames4200]

It would've, if it benefited the Republican Party.

[@alben680]

That is why she did it. To bring awareness to the issue.

[@LawNerdPHL]

Only those in states can vote on most things. Repubs justify that because the constitution only references states. The US always blabs about democracy, but disenfranchises many of our own people.

[@lisamasso2556]

@@williamjames6495 I never knew it was like this either so much appreciation for her bringing it to our attention first step to fixing the problem is identifying it . However this went on for many years so let’s ALL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY STOP THE BLAMING EVERYTHING BAD THAT HAPPENS ON DEMS ITS GETTING OLD!!!!!

[@mrshp2392]

Tell ‘em Stacey 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@waynewallace585]

We’re was she when the democrats had the house and senate and the White House she could of fixed the problem but they were greedy and rob the taxpayers of 7 trillion dollars

[@ElnaraDaniels]

She is right which goes back to taxation without representation. That needs to be revisited.

[@Bill-im6nt]

They do not pay income or SS taxes.

[@batgirlp5561]

Washington DC needs to be a state. That needs to be a priority issue also. No taxation without representation, remember??

[@marcusmelancon3426]

You would need I 3 quarters of congress to vote to approve that and that would never happen because DC always votes democrat which means that would give Dems two senate seats house seats and the governors mansion and a mayor and Republicans would never allow that

[@georgeb3920]

@@marcusmelancon3426 Say it: One citizen, one vote, but only for some is OK.

[@mamamickey2708]

Yes she has a voice!! We need that to change!! Every American needs to have a voice through the people they elect!!

[@imissny]

As a fellow tax paying American, I agree! 👏🏾

[@tirzanyaallen4675]

And as democratic votor has to admit, i had no idea, and this is wrong

[@Ricky043]

As a democratic voter u should be disgusted in the democratic party

[@Ricky043]

As a democratic voter you should be disgusted in your party

[@Ricky043]

You should be disgusted in your party

[@georgeb3920]

@@Ricky043 and the Rs Ricky? Are you disgusted ‘in’ them? Or do they get a pass for complaining out loud that she had the temerity to voice the one sided situation?

[@alben680]

She brought this up simply to bring awareness to the issue. You’re not alone. A lot of people didn’t know about this.

[@tirzanyaallen4675]

If you pay taxes, you should have representation, but they will put them in the budget for money!

[@joecole7122]

They don't pay federal income taxes to Washington

[@finally97]

Depends on the source. ​@@joecole7122

[@obear1]

Territories and colonies are the problem…Statehood NOW!

[@JCrumzz]

This comes up every two years and I believe it never passes because it takes 2/3 of the house to pass and the GOP won’t vote for it

[@BTman58]

Well, let's just blame the Democrats anyway.

[@JCrumzz]

@ that’s why I don’t usually watch if Roland is not there, he actually does his homework on the subject he’s talking about

[@linnettejoseph7027]

Okay, I was wondering why/what happened........

[@linnettejoseph7027]

​@@BTman58 I'm blaming EVERYONE, it's common sense that shouldn't be like that BUT I do think we're missing something......

[@marciamariethompson6463]

​@@BTman58🙄🙄

[@geekgirrrl]

I vote for people who bringing the heat 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@alheimsevenex4202]

U.S. territories SHOULD have a right to vote. Washington D.C. isn't even a state. Let that sink in yet is the Capital. Remember D C. Wasn't the original capital.

[@BulliezInc]

It’s really simple. DC residents should be considered Maryland residents . For the other territories. Because they are not states those Americans who live in those territories should get a one time choice on a state they would like to vote in once they turn 18 unless they move to an actual state .

[@RobertLamka]

It's the way our founding fathers wanted it!

[@jhova6542]

@@RobertLamkadoesn’t make since considering none of those places existed during that time

[@RobertLamka]

@jhova6542 This May marked 222 years since Washington, D.C., was officially incorporated as a city. In the early days of the republic, two founders-Thomas Jefferson and George Washington-debated the size, shape, and scope of the city, reflecting their own preferences for what they wanted the symbol of their new nation to look like.

[@yt_swaggychocolate181]

If I am paying Taxes!! Change the rules!!!!

[@Soulficial360]

Taxation without representation! Change the law to allow these delegates to vote! Then start term limits! Fire everyone and make them earn their positions every 4 years!

[@Bill-im6nt]

Then they should start paying income tax, as things stand the rest of us support them.

[@ritaweinstein4056]

I have read the constitution many times and it’s very clear.

[@Jah.Believe]

Not the constitution but house rules. The reason is because most of them vote Democratic

[@linnettejoseph7027]

Yeah......... Definitely and that's even more/a better reason to demand/force a vote to reinstate / make them part of Congress so they're people can be heard as they should like all the states.....

[@tirzanyaallen4675]

Colonized bs

[@leotajackson5602]

They should give up those places if they won't actively represent the interests of their people!!!

[@dpwatch]

Thankyou Michael Imhotep. "...going back a century - wasn't supposed to be that way, but it is." Let us hear more of this story.

[@patriciawashington6157]

💙🩵🩵💙🩵💙 Real Facts!

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

Why am I not surprised that these bigots didn't allow Stacy to vote? That's not cool

[@SDC1949]

What’s the point of being there if you have no voice? Kudos to the Sister!

[@s.rosesmith6525]

Taxation without full representation, wrong, wrong, wrong.........

[@Bill-im6nt]

Broadly, an individual resident of a territory is exempt from U.S. tax on income that has a source in that territory but is subject to U.S. tax on U.S.-source and non-possession-source income. A corporation that is organized in a territory is generally treated as a foreign corporation for U.S. tax purposes.

[@LogicalMind42]

Every time we have the power we sit there and do f****** nothing it's obscene

[@stephenanderson1594]

Yes! Give the territories independence or put a ring on it (statehood). Also long overdue D.C. statehood as well. Trump wants to expand so there you go.

[@BTman58]

That's not expansion.

[@Nini_bats]

​@@BTman58 But when Trump suggests Canada should be a 51st state, that's expansion?

[@FreeofChaos]

@@Nini_bats Canada is expansion, territory we don't have (I don't support this, just explaining the difference) We own the colonies and DC is a part of the US as well. People in those locations are already American citizens, they just need to be given the right to vote. That is the difference.

[@Nini_bats]

@@FreeofChaos Expansion does not always have to come from more land. With more people being controlled by the U.S being given a voice, that expands our government and their voice. Even then, the main reason I was getting at saying that is because Trump wants more territory, but less opinion from the people whose territory he takes. Developement includes "expansion" as well.

[@stephenanderson1594]

@@BTman58 Add territories that we have as states would be. The main premise of my comment is let's focus in the states and territories we have now. What about America first....I guess not.

[@AyeleEnders-Preston]

Yes she is correct

[@ResistWithOlivia]

As a Gen Zer THIS SYSTEM (WILL) change damn it!

[@bradfordbaker506]

ONCE AGAIN SHE HAS IT WRONG SHE DOES NOT GET TO VOTE ON THIS ITEM!!!

[@leahtaylor4503]

Speak your truth ladybug 🐞 👏 🙌 🙏👍💪👍🙏🙌👏🐞

[@dexkato7329]

US territories citizens don't have the right complexion for the protection.

[@mariamiley3842]

That pisses me off and that is b.s how they tryed to silence her ...good for her Rep. plaskett I hope when you get back the House back get that into law

[@singularityjackson]

I’m a DC native born and raised and my Grandmother was buried in her “Free DC” hat. This is ridiculous how much taxes we have to Pay without any say so!!! SMH!

[@SimplyComplicated1222]

It's a GREAT question. When DEMS had the seat, this should have been a priority. Otherwise, let these territories be over their own governorship.

[@TheeMrsGrinch]

Do nothing Dems. That's why they can't win.🤷🏾‍♀️

[@lisamasso2556]

Ok let’s blame all of this on the Dems smh

[@tamekiab1499]

If it's a 2/3 majority and 2/3 aren't Democrats, it won't pass

[@FreeofChaos]

Puerto Rico has voted many times to be a state.They had a 51% majority vote last time under Trump. D.C. Requested statehood as well. Trump and GOP congress said 'no'. .D..C and Puerto Ricans vote Democrat and it would be over 90% black/brown vote. PR voted under Obama and the GOP said 'no' then. Harris said she supported D.C. getting voting rights, she didn't win.The issue isn't Dems, it's you need 2/3 vote of congress and the GOP will never let it happen. They also are not going to give up strategic military geographical locations. The GOP is needed to fix this.

[@HeyDrJen84]

🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@crystalrobbinsgreen5785]

Vote blue on everything coming up! And I mean EVERYTHING! From the least to the most we need to reclaim our country

[@rolloff1218]

She’s right. Stop the nonsense because it’s been going on for toooooooo long. When is the law going to be amended. That is so hurtful to see your colleagues being able to cast a vote and for or five of you are left out. Stop it.

[@givemeabreak160]

This is horrible!!!

[@doro626]

Washington DC. No taxation without representation.

[@tammyjames000]

Right on!

[@mycodehan]

POWERFUL!!!

[@Fristpeople]

The house and senate have to both approve it and the President has to sign off on it. The Republicans have been apposed to giving them state hood. I can't remember when the Dems have had a majority in the House and Senate plus the Presidency all at the same time. This might be a reason why it has not been done.

[@bigtroll407]

2008

[@Paradox20XX]

This the same country that ranted and raved about no taxation without representation? SMH

[@selwyn060]

She is correct in every way!! I have often thought that there is never any mention of the American Territories, Alaska, Hawaii, etc.!!

[@phillippage3658]

Served my military career with these brothers and sisters! Right is the right fix this..

[@cayennesinivassinel6977]

Definitely Taxation without Representation....😮....but can these people really comprehend this or do they even care to see the abhorrence.....? Grateful for Plaskett highlighting this etc.😊

[@andremets]

You would think they would have bothered to research a very simple question; do residents of territories have to pay federal income taxes? The answer of course is no in most cases. I guess a 30 second google search was too much to ask for. The main reason these territories stay territories is because the residents enjoy virtually all the benefits of US citizenship with the added bonus of NOT paying federal income taxes. Peurto Rico is a great example. Paying $10,000 to $20,000 a year in taxes is simply not worth having a conman pretend to represent you.

[@Bill-im6nt]

Well put!!

[@ehi80]

Interesting point raised

[@TheHoodVoice2024]

Black Americans can we please focus on our people

[@Ali4Beginners]

The people in Washington, DC, US Virgin Islands and in Puerto Rico are Black too, pick up a book!!

[@gapeach14]

We are. If they think they can get away with things it will affect us eventually too.

[@paulkielty3800]

No taxation without representation.

[@MrScain1967]

and section 3 14th amendment amnesty act can stop trump from intering the white house

[@3ZN-q6q]

Why didn’t she ask Nancy Pelosi?

[@Ginger-pz7sc]

How do you know if she didn’t Adkin Nancy Polosie.

[@phirobiankundertake3434]

God bless her!! She was brilliant!!!

[@emilyspector2728]

Yeaaahhhhh! Great job!!

[@apphappy3796]

EXCELLENT JUST EXCELLENT.

[@abbassaquee286]

Both parties are bad as each other when it comes to your overseas territories, and why not give them a statehood? Don't understand America.

[@valeriawalker4360]

All about keeping political power.

[@mrshp2392]

Did they turn off her mic 😮

[@tallflguy]

They did as they should

[@mrshp2392]

@ shut up Fox is waiting for you

[@SonicCommenter]

@@tallflguy You're probably one of those Reich Wingers that was crying about being "canceled" on Twitter, before Elon Musk bought it.

[@tirzanyaallen4675]

Yes

[@lindacollier593]

Whoever controls the mics surely DID turn off her mic.

[@eliassalcedo5229]

That's like 1964 , to me.

[@ladonnaharris5614]

I agree should have right to vote.

[@ClarityDetermination]

They turned off her microphone?

[@Michelle-s2z6l]

I knew something was fishy about this.

[@debrawhitlock6340]

DC Statehood???

[@ronthered138]

WTF ever happened to "No taxation without representation!"? The US seems to have lost it's way.

[@Seeyoulater-zz3vd]

And she was given an answer.

[@MiggieJean]

It’s giving taxation without representation.

[@oohbabybloo]

I learned in the last maybe nine years that we own, for better lack of a word, Puerto Rico. We’re not taught about America’s imperial colonies in school. So yes, there are colonies that America has. But we talk about freedom all the time.

[@deb0523ful]

Why have they not tried to change it? Why bring it up now? Cmon

[@priscillagaskin7367]

They need to change that rule it should be part of the constitution.

[@krysisstorm2703]

It's not a matter of house rules, it's a matter of statehood. The way our current laws are set are set, to make them full states would be the only way to give those territories' members of congress full voting rights in house and Senate.

[@krysisstorm2703]

Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Mariana Islands and U.S. Virgin Islands all should become states immediately. However, Washington D.C., in my view, should not! One of two options should happen with them. Rhe first option is D.C.'s Mayor should be given gubernatorial power and they should receive half of the congressional representation that they have under statehood. With their current population, if they were a state, they would have 1 house rep and 2 senators. With their half representation, they would have 1 and 1 in chamber with full voting rights. The 2nd option should be the separation of the city of Washington from the District of Columbia. The District would be only federal land consisting of the White House, the Capitol Building, Treasury, National Mall and the like, while the city of Washington gets annexed to either Maryland or Virginia. The residents of DC should vote to decide this choice.

[@Mustapha1963]

Imagine being a (nonvoting) Congressman and knowing so little about how our government works.

[@tiffanywest2001]

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