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Sure, the costs of switching over would be great, but at least it would be a one-off cost. Once it's done, you'd get savings from not having to maintain dual-measurement systems.

I think the main obstacle isn't economic but cultural. Suggesting the change to the American public would probably be political suicide to any U.S. politician. This isn't an issue championed by any large voter base, so no one would want to expend precious political capital on it.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><Snerk>...

Well, then they could apply to the IMF for help with their approaching backruptcy. They sure aren't gonna get any help from the Federal govt. while a Democrat is governor and Republicans control both the US Congress and the Whitehouse.

More than a few Americans might like to see that seperation, though. Some because of all the 'liberal politics' weirdness, and some just to get rid of Hollyweird. (Yeah, the two are linked to a certain extent...)

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Slim and none. They can’t even make the sacrifices needed to balance the budget. How would they be able to suffer the cost of becoming a nation? But if they move to recall the governor, I think the north will again call for a partitioning of the state into two separate states.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, unfortunately the US vision of Xmas, with the Coca-Cola Santa Claus, dominates our holiday down here. I feel sorry for the old Santas, wearing that heavy winter clothing and fake beards in 36 degrees (Celsius).

However... having New Year's Day at the height of summer really rocks. Throw a party at home, then as midnight approaches, walk out to the beach to see the fireworks, have your first swim of the new year in the warm tropical waters, then party on the beach until dawn. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">WHAT??? you live in Southern California, for cryin' out loud! The hot, inland portion, no less! BBQ Christmases should be a common occurence there. I live closer to the beach than you, and I'm used to it... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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Actually, what's wrong with BBQ for Christmas? I love cooking out on the grill in the cold, even when it's snowing. As long as it's not raining so heavily that you can't keep the grill lit any time is BBQ time. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Geoschmo

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have it on good authority that we should leave Wales alone.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Oh ya, nothing like grillen on the fire barrel

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have it on good authority that we should leave Wales alone.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hmmm..... Canada is off the list. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

For most of it's history, the US has eyed Canada.

If Quebec is about to separate, I would be willing to seriously consider amagation with the US.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's because Canada is already american. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[ July 19, 2003, 21:57: Message edited by: TerranC ]