@msnbc: U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett stands up in the House to call for the votes from Puerto Rico, D.C. & the Northern Marianas to be recognized in the House Speaker vote, citing they represent 4 million and says, “this body and this nation has a territories and a colonies problem.” #news #washington #politics
is this taxation without representation? does our government collect taxes from these territories?
2025-01-03 21:46:24
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JustSteph :
that thunderous applause seems to indicate that the gentle lady IS INDEED RECOGNIZED
2025-01-03 22:09:00
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Jim :
we speak up now or we will be forever silenced
2025-02-24 11:32:56
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laneshoemaker0 :
The Caribbean territories deserve a vote as does DC as does the Pacific territories. we should admit 3 new states into the union
2025-01-03 22:20:58
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mara :
Thank you for speaking up. Sending love from Puerto Rico ❤️🇵🇷
2025-01-04 01:35:38
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World Box Dude :
I recall a nation declaring it's Independence after it was taxed and denied representation in parliament to have a say on said tax. We sure have come far from this nations roots
2025-01-04 06:55:36
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sarahmurdock8903 :
please keep fighting for the people 💙✊🏼❣️
2025-01-26 02:42:19
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camravens :
THIS IS WHAT WE NEED
2025-01-03 21:28:16
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Marcus :
America Samoa has the highest rate of military enlistment of any state or territory I’m from Puerto Rico if we can serve this great nation’s military then we should be called
2025-01-05 03:53:47
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Ari Sandler :
If the regions mentioned are considered sovereign parts of the country, the members elected should have votes within the parliamentary body. Otherwise it creates a tiered system of citizenship and representation that reeks of inequality.
2025-01-04 00:31:39
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connieschroyer0 :
I agree with her 💯.
2025-01-03 21:24:44
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Karen Elizabeth :
They’ve shown there are no rules anymore…change it. Recognize all territories. This is Taxation Without Representation ✌🏼🫶🏼💙
2025-01-04 15:40:54
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Pri :
The way most of everyone there stood up and applauded her, brought tears to my eyes
2025-01-03 22:20:46
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Laramie Sandbulte :
Is this a new thing or has this been going on for years now, if so why didn’t they fix it in the last 4 years if they knew it was an issue?
2025-01-03 21:31:40
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Reyna True :
She is right
2025-01-03 21:36:38
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Ixxy :
This is the energy we need more of going forward. Keep speaking even when they cut the mic. Don't let them steal your voice.
2025-01-03 22:43:53
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International Superhero :
They should write a bill for a vote to give them equal voting rights. Taxation without representation! This was the main issue with England that resulted in our nation gaining our independence.
2025-01-03 22:30:51
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stitusg :
This is so wrong on so many levels! The “house rules” need to be changed to reflect true representation! 😡😡😡 #changehouserules
2025-01-03 22:15:18
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Dante Wideawake Coleman :
So this govt just takes from them but they don't get to speak in the senate? What kind of system is this? It's shameful how this country really is
2025-01-04 06:03:25
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Brennan Huffman :
I'm confused. As I've understood it, puerto rico and the others, citizens have to vote on whether they want to become a state and as fare as I understand it they keep voting no.
2025-01-03 23:52:30
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user1568912911256 :
The funny thing is the Gvt treats those from the addressed places like dirt when we the citizens have relatively no idea and would NEVER
2025-01-03 21:38:14
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Christopher Rockwood :
Is this brought up during every single roll call vote in the house?
2025-01-03 21:46:45
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