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[–] ToastedRavioli@midwest.social -1 points 2 months ago* (3 children)

Sounds like that would be tough to do when hypothetically not being part of the United States

Also, either way, Connecticut is still a measly 1% contribution to the US GDP

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[–] AnchoriteMagus@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)

So, just to put this in perspective, since you love your percentages, the New England contribution to the US GDP is 5%. That's approximately 2 trillion dollars.

The entire Canadian GDP is 2.51 trillion.

Adding New England would almost double the Canadian GDP.

Still unappealing?

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[–] ToastedRavioli@midwest.social 0 points 2 months ago (1 child)

I bet it would be appealing for Canada, but thats not my point. My point is calling 1/20th of the US GDP a “massive portion” is hilariously delusional, and its indicative of how out of touch New Englanders are that they think they are that essential to the country.

A nickel isnt a “massive portion” of a dollar. Its barely anything by comparison. Canada would double its GDP and the US GDP would hardly blink twice

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[–] AnchoriteMagus@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

Please point out anywhere in this thread where I said "a massive portion". Don't drag my argument with you into whatever issue you have with someone else.

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