Ted Cruz lays out the scenario for Texas to secede from the United States and appoint Joe Rogan president

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@NewNow

I can read the results of elections.

Clearly not, as you still seem to think that a majority is not a democratic expression.

@NewNow

I think it is quite safe to say that neither of us has spoken with 3.2 million Puerto Ricans.

The difference is, that I didn’t say I did.

@NewNow

So, you’re saying that we should base decisions on opinions not expressed?

THREE votes have shown a majority favor statehood! Three.

@DukeTrout

Do they have to keep trying until they reach your desired result?

Maybe he thinks those elections were rigged… /s

@gracchus

“Nothing can be done” is a lazy way for zentrum types who benefit from the status quo of various institutions and don’t want those boats rocked to dismiss anyone who challenges those institutions and calls for reform.

Exactly. They hide behind the obstructionist GOP to advocate for doing nothing.

@NewNow

What I said, was " It seems that in the last 10 years the pendulum has swung slightly in favor." I’m not saying that PR should not become a state, I’m saying that there is far from convincing evidence that statehood is what the people of PR want.

The majority DO seem to want it, if the voting is any indication.

@NewNow

Are we saying that if the 50.9% of Texans who voted for Ted Cruz voted for secession it should be allowed?

Apples and oranges. One does not cause another god damn civil war.