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Originally Posted by Balticfox
Yeah, it certainly was. And I see you fellows have been largely successful in wiping out the use of French in Louisiana. But I understand you're still dealing with the demographic consequences of having grabbed Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California from Mexico. I have to smile at the irony.
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Had we not managed to grab those great states, our "demographic consequences" would simply exist farther north. Being far wealthier than a neighbor will inevitably result in such problems, wherever the national border is drawn.
I realize you're trying to find a reason to smile, but our historical national territorial acquisitions have worked out rather well.
To bring us back on topic, Sandy Koufax likes California and prefers speaking English to Spanish or French.