Mideast Region name change discussion

[Joe Republic]

I've been toying with the idea of changing the name of the Mideast Region, based on a few things:

1. Mideast isn't really a word.  Even if it was, it's not as generally accepted as 'Midwest', which is its obvious counterpart.

2. It sounds a little like 'Middle East', which is a fairly uncomfortable association.

3. It's a pretty clumsy name at best.

So, I'm planning a proposition to change the name of the region.  Unfortunately, there aren't really any clear alternative names, so I'm asking for people to propose their own ideas.  I've already thought of a few:

1. Central Region: Based on the fact that the region contains DC, the center of government, and a couple of states that are located in roughly the center of the country.  This is my personal favorite.

2. Great Lakes Region: The trouble with this one is that many of the Mideastern states aren't actually near the Lakes.

3. Eastern Region: Kind of conflicts with the fact that its not actually as Eastern as the Northeast and Southeast.

Anyway, please feel free to post your own ideas on this.

[Joe Republic]

Actually Mideast is a word but it is usually used to describe the Middle East or the Islamic World.

OK, but it sure doesn't sound like a proper word, and it still backs up my second point about why its a bad name!

[Joe Republic]

How about Mid-Atlantic?

I thought of that one too, but it falls down in the same way as 'Great Lakes Region', in that its only specific to a few of the states.  I mean, would you consider Missouri and Wisconsin to be Mid-Atlantic states?

[Joe Republic]

How about Mid-Atlantic?

I thought of that one too, but it falls down in the same way as 'Great Lakes Region', in that its only specific to a few of the states.  I mean, would you consider Missouri and Wisconsin to be Mid-Atlantic states?

Very well, how about "The Extra Region."

Or "The Land With No Name"

[Joe Republic]

If the Southeast every gets Virginia in, the Confederate States of Atlasia should be their name.

Yes!

LOL, you're funny, Preston.

[Joe Republic]

OK here are the possible names that I'm willing to consider so far:

Central Region
Mid-Atlantic Region
Great Lakes Region
Central Atlantic
North Central
Northeast Central

The option of keeping it the same will also be on the ballot.

[Joe Republic]

will voting be by preferential ballot?

I'm not exactly sure that there will be a ballot.  So far the interest in this idea from other Mideast citizens hasn't exactly been enthusiastic.