The Mikado
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« on: July 30, 2010, 12:28:56 AM » |
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« edited: July 30, 2010, 12:32:44 AM by The Mikado »
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We in Rhode Island have long been called "Rogue's Island" for our tendency to be on the wrong side of 12-1 votes in this Congress. Rhode Island is a small state, and likely couldn't be successful going it alone, but we will not be shoved around. If one of you wants legislation, make sure it addresses the needs of my state, or Rogue's Island might stymie you.
As for free trade with Louisiana, I oppose it. We have plenty of industry in Rhode Island and don't need the competition from the French. Providence need not compete with New Orleans.
PS: Question. When you said there was an independent Texas, you mean what's today Texas+Oklahoma, with the rest of the Southwest still belonging to Mexico? Which would make Louisiana roughly everything west of the Mississippi minus the Southwest and the Pacific Northwest? Finally, what's Canada like? If I'm going to be Rhode Island, I need to know about our dear neighbors to the north. Is Quebec independent?
PPS: I hate playing a protectionist.
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