What's taking so long for Puerto Rico to become a state?

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

The politics comes into it too I imagine. Puerto Rico would probably be strongly Democratic at the presidential level and more than likely elect two Democratic Senators. *could be wrong though

No you are correct.  Also no one in government really feels this is a hot button issue.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

the major reason is of course that the Puerto Ricans themselves do not want to become independant.

This isn't rhetorical, but aren't they mostly independent now?  Perhaps even moreso than the states?

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

the major reason is of course that the Puerto Ricans themselves do not want to become independant.

This isn't rhetorical, but aren't they mostly independent now?  Perhaps even moreso than the states?

Bah, I meant to say they don't want to become a state. >.< (My bad)
Not that they want to become independent either.
They like having US citizenship but not have to pay federal taxes.

I wasn't trying to play gotcha.....I was just trying to figure it out.....I normally get you the first time around.