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Trump says he’s seriously considering making Venezuela the 51st US state
(www.independent.co.uk)
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Wait. So now Venezuelans are now citizens and cannot be deported?
And also get to vote and have representation in the house and senate?
I would be perfectly happy if 42 million more communists joined the US.
Seriously though, can you imagine how much progressive legislation would get passed if the Venezuelan populace were allowed to vote in US elections?
Well, they are already arresting and deporting US citizens, so...