At this point there are 50 states; but giving statehood to some was definitely more of a good idea than for others. What were they thinking when they granted statehood to West Virginia, or California? And what shenanigans were going on back in 1836 when they made Arkansas a state?
And, not to make too fine a point, is Vermont really necessary? I know they're a break ice cream made there, but ho-hum for the rest.
But look at Arkansas. It's where sprang up Bill Clinton and Mike Huckabee. There's no art, no culture, or cuisine, other than roadkill offerings. And look at possible advantages: Tennesseeans and Oklahomans could just cross the frontier and be in a place not regulated by U.S. law.
Hey, they could even legalize pot there! And speak a strange language.
They could make pole dancing the Arkansas National Dance. And require classes in hog-calling in schools.
Sounds good to me.
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