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Dale in Laurel MD

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5. If DC reverts to MD or is given to VA

Reply to nkpolitics1212 (Original post)

Sat Jul 1, 2023, 07:46 PM

Jul 2023

it doesn't add two senators. It only means that DC is finally represented in the Senate. Ironic, given that the Revolution was fought in large part on the principle of no taxation without representation.

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How about giving Washington DC to the state of VA? [View all] nkpolitics1212 Jul 2023 OP

Chances of that happening are zero, for the same reasons you list. Silent Type Jul 2023 #1

Simpler to give it back to Maryland, where it came from Glorfindel Jul 2023 #2

Yes please. elleng Jul 2023 #3

No. NT mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 #4

If DC reverts to MD or is given to VA Dale in Laurel MD Jul 2023 #5

If DC becomes the 51st state, There will be another star added to the flag. nkpolitics1212 Jul 2023 #6