Thread: 52nd State
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Old 12-11-2003, 19:05   #56
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Re: 52nd State

Actually, if we reject the EU, then becoming the 51st American state could be a serious possibility. Think of it; each American state elects 2 senators and a number of congressman that is related to its population. If the UK went in as 4 states, that would give us 8 out of 116 senators and about about 15% of the congressman. Acting as a block, this would result in the former UK holding the balance of power and enabling us to dig deep into the American pork barrel.

PS I've never been able to understand why Canada hasn't become the 51st American state, Surely they are in all but name. :p
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