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It shows "Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)" in Canada (aka The soon-to-be 51st State).

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Considering the relative populations of states, shouldn't Canada be at least 10-20 states?


Approximately the same population as the existing state of California. I suspect giving Canadians 40 senators and proportionally more representatives by splitting it up would be a political concern for annexation-hawks.


Giving it two senators, and as many representatives as California, would be of massive concern to annexation-hawks - to the point that they have to not be thinking to even consider it.


Didn't think about this, but a new state would lead to a reduction in representatives for high population states like California because of the cap on the house of representatives. California would go from 52 -> 46 reps if my math is right, which is also how many the megastate of Canada would also get.


They have 10 provinces and 3 territories. I think that would map to 10 states. Yes it's ridiculous to give that many people 2 senators. The House redistricting will be super interesting.


And the master of moving the Overton Window has struck again. Here we are discussing the proper apportionment of Canada's new representatives.


We like thought exercises like this. Across everyone I interact with, the window hasn't shifted. He's the master of stirring things up. I don't think he'll get the military involved, but who knows what he will leverage a compliant Congress for economically. Especially if the midterms swing his way. Lots of talk turns out to just be talk and some of it turns out to be heartfelt, just part of the circus.


>Across everyone I interact with, the window hasn't shifted.

That is called selection bias.


And more land, a north pole (for now), Blackberry, Bieber, Java.


Greenland and Gaza are next. Canada has to wait in line.


Unlike the others, Trump is really doubling down on the Gaza statements. Just insane.




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