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The Madcap

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8. I would rather see states combine.

Reply to Metaphorical (Original post)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 01:57 PM

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Maybe in groups of five based on regions. More of a provincial system. It seems to me that would make the resulting combined states more flexible in terms of resources and more efficient at the state government level. It might also smooth out some of the craziness.

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