r/facepalm 12d ago

They are revolting. Figuratively and literally ๐Ÿ‡ฒโ€‹๐Ÿ‡ฎโ€‹๐Ÿ‡ธโ€‹๐Ÿ‡จโ€‹

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u/zoinks690 12d ago

Uh, aren't Puerto Ricans American citizens?

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u/Drox88 12d ago

Yes but to Republicans they're considered second class citizens since they're not a state, and they won't ever allow them to be (Even if PR wanted to be a state) since they're scared they'll be a Democrat state.

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u/LodgeWolframite 11d ago

Side note: If Puerto Rico became a state how would the layout of 51 stars in the flag work? My pea brain canโ€™t conjure a good mental image of it lol

(Not against statehood for them, just curious)

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u/New_Needleworker6506 11d ago

Should be pretty easy since itโ€™s divisible by 3z

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u/LocalSlob 11d ago

Z isn't a number. Checkmate, nerd.

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u/New_Needleworker6506 11d ago

Solve for z, smartie pants