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Divide Florida into two States?

watrulookinatwatrulookinat Member Posts: 4,693
edited July 2008 in General Discussion
I can't believe they are trying to divide Florida into two states:

South Florida and North Florida.

The border will be West Palm Beach, South of West Palm will be considered South Florida and north of West Palm will be considered North Florida.

I hope it doesn't happen.[xx(]

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  • 204targetman204targetman Member Posts: 3,493
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by watrulookinat
    I can't believe they are trying to divide Florida into two states:

    South Florida and North Florida.

    The border will be West Palm Beach, South of West Palm will be considered South Florida and north of West Palm will be considered North Florida.

    I hope it doesn't happen.[xx(]


    Will north cuba still be miami??
  • Marc1301Marc1301 Member Posts: 31,897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I vote "yea", or "yee-haw".

    What you talkin' bout Willis?[8D]
    "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." - William Shatner
  • Marc1301Marc1301 Member Posts: 31,897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 204targetman
    quote:Originally posted by watrulookinat
    I can't believe they are trying to divide Florida into two states:

    South Florida and North Florida.

    The border will be West Palm Beach, South of West Palm will be considered South Florida and north of West Palm will be considered North Florida.

    I hope it doesn't happen.[xx(]


    Will north cuba still me miami??

    You have roots there?[?][:D]
    "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." - William Shatner
  • JorgeJorge Member Posts: 10,656 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What about Jacksonville?

    May it be seceded to South Georgia?

    [?]
  • Marc1301Marc1301 Member Posts: 31,897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Polite Psycho
    What about Jacksonville?

    May it be seceded to South Georgia?

    [?]



    I vote yea,.....no question![:D]
    "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." - William Shatner
  • HandLoadHandLoad Member Posts: 15,998
    edited November -1
    actually, that would be "Southern Abalama", and "Cuba del Norte".
  • watrulookinatwatrulookinat Member Posts: 4,693
    edited November -1
    Marc,

    South Florida wants to divorce north Florida. That means I will work in one state and live in another lol.[:0]
  • cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,401 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    "They" who?
    It's too late for me, save yourself.
  • Marc1301Marc1301 Member Posts: 31,897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by watrulookinat
    Marc,

    South Florida wants to divorce north Florida. That means I will work in one state and live in another lol.[:0]

    Yes,.......I see the N. Lauderdale suit.
    It is a joke like I am sure you meant with this thread.
    They are trying to extort more dough.

    BTW,.....nice truck forming bud!
    I got the pics.[;)]
    "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." - William Shatner
  • iwannausernameiwannausername Member Posts: 7,131
    edited November -1
    If south florida will stop sucking all of our water I'll be really happy here in N florida.

    We've had lots of rain, but we still have 10+ years of low rain to catch up on... and that includes rain from the hurricanes we've had...
  • watrulookinatwatrulookinat Member Posts: 4,693
    edited November -1
    North Lauderdale City Commission want to divide the state. They voted for it today and are trying to get it put thru.
  • Chief ShawayChief Shaway Member, Moderator Posts: 6,191 ******
    edited November -1
    I wish that they would do that with IL. Peoria north could be the line and it wouldn't hurt my feelings any.
  • watrulookinatwatrulookinat Member Posts: 4,693
    edited November -1
    quote:They are trying to extort more dough.

    Exactly!


    quote:BTW,.....nice truck forming bud!
    I got the pics.[;)]
  • Marc1301Marc1301 Member Posts: 31,897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by iwannausername
    If south florida will stop sucking all of our water I'll be really happy here in N florida.

    We've had lots of rain, but we still have 10+ years of low rain to catch up on... and that includes rain from the hurricanes we've had...

    You must be close to me,.......it has rained here every day for weeks.
    We are simply catching up.
    "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." - William Shatner
  • watrulookinatwatrulookinat Member Posts: 4,693
    edited November -1
    South Carolina, South Dakota and ... South Florida?

    Furious at what they consider the giving of more tax dollars than they get, North Lauderdale commissioners passed a resolution to divide Florida into two states: North Florida and South Florida.

    They'd draw the boundary line at Jupiter, the northernmost city in Palm Beach County and head south down through Broward and Miami-Dade counties and into Monroe County.

    "It's based out of frustration with the state Legislature ignoring the cities in South Florida," said North Lauderdale Commissioner Rich Moyle. "They don't really care too much what happens with South Florida.

    Commissioners want to get the word out, directing the city clerk to send copies of their April 29 resolution to state officials, plus all members of Congress and President Bush.

    They invited other South Florida cities to join them. Tonight Margate weighs the issue.

    The resolution apparently is more a statement than an actual threat.

    "I see the point they are trying to make," state Sen. Jeremy Ring said Tuesday, "but every part of the state has its own challenges."

    "South Florida feels like we're getting shafted by North Florida, and my friends in North Florida think they are getting shafted by South Florida," added Ring, a Democrat from Parkland who also represents Margate and North Lauderdale.

    "Is the grass greener in Tennessee? Well, if I move there, probably not."
  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,664 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by iwannausername
    If south florida will stop sucking all of our water I'll be really happy here in N florida.

    We've had lots of rain, but we still have 10+ years of low rain to catch up on... and that includes rain from the hurricanes we've had...


    Be careful what you wish for.......
  • savage170savage170 Member Posts: 37,446 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
    I vote "yea", or "yee-haw".

    What you talkin' bout Willis?[8D]

    another yea
  • 204targetman204targetman Member Posts: 3,493
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
    quote:Originally posted by 204targetman
    quote:Originally posted by watrulookinat
    I can't believe they are trying to divide Florida into two states:

    South Florida and North Florida.

    The border will be West Palm Beach, South of West Palm will be considered South Florida and north of West Palm will be considered North Florida.

    I hope it doesn't happen.[xx(]


    Will north cuba still me miami??

    You have roots there?[?][:D]


    No, I fixed it. My bad[:D]
  • duckhunterduckhunter Member Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nebraska would be split. Omaha and the rest of the state.
  • Marc1301Marc1301 Member Posts: 31,897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 204targetman
    quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
    quote:Originally posted by 204targetman
    quote:Originally posted by watrulookinat
    I can't believe they are trying to divide Florida into two states:

    South Florida and North Florida.

    The border will be West Palm Beach, South of West Palm will be considered South Florida and north of West Palm will be considered North Florida.

    I hope it doesn't happen.[xx(]


    Will north cuba still me miami??

    You have roots there?[?][:D]


    No, I fixed it. My bad[:D]

    Couldn't pass that one up![:D]
    "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." - William Shatner
  • 204targetman204targetman Member Posts: 3,493
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
    quote:Originally posted by 204targetman
    quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
    quote:Originally posted by 204targetman
    quote:Originally posted by watrulookinat
    I can't believe they are trying to divide Florida into two states:

    South Florida and North Florida.

    The border will be West Palm Beach, South of West Palm will be considered South Florida and north of West Palm will be considered North Florida.

    I hope it doesn't happen.[xx(]


    Will north cuba still me miami??

    You have roots there?[?][:D]


    No, I fixed it. My bad[:D]

    Couldn't pass that one up![:D]


    I dont blame you. I was laughing while editing...[:D]
  • Hunter MagHunter Mag Member Posts: 6,611 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Marc you gonna move to south florida then? [:D]
  • Marc1301Marc1301 Member Posts: 31,897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Hunter Mag
    Marc you gonna move to south florida then? [:D]

    Always a comment from the "peanut gallery."

    I lived there previous to 1991.
    Wouldn't go back if you paid me, although I still have many friends there.

    Wiseazz![:D]
    "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." - William Shatner
  • Hunter MagHunter Mag Member Posts: 6,611 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
    quote:Originally posted by Hunter Mag
    Marc you gonna move to south florida then? [:D]

    Always a comment from the "peanut gallery."

    I lived there previous to 1991.
    Wouldn't go back if you paid me, although I still have many friends there.

    Wiseazz![:D]

    Well if I said anything else you would think I were sick. [8D]
  • allen griggsallen griggs Member Posts: 35,183 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    As a native Georgian, I have always thought this was a good idea.
    We will form the Georgia Bulldozer Brigade.
    About 90 miles south of the Georgia border, we will cut a mile wide channel, 100 feet deep, that will sever north Florida from the Union.

    Hopefully, the tectonic plates will shift, and the South of "Florida" will drift down and join Cuba, and no longer be part of the USA.

    "North Florida" will be admitted to the Union as an part the blessed State of Georgia. The new union will then consist of 49 states.
    What an improvement.
  • dolfandolfan Member Posts: 4,159
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by allen griggsHopefully, the tectonic plates will shift, and the South of "Florida" will drift down and join Cuba, and no longer be part of the USA.
    Now why would you want to wish that on me???
    Yes, it's a tad third world down here...but I blame the US Government for that. They failed to enforce immigration law.
    And that Wet foot/Dry foot policy needs to be repealed!

    BTW, for those that don't know...
    The talk of succession is just that, talk. Ain't gonna happen.

    It stems from the FACT that Miami-Dade and Broward counties PAY the most money in taxes to the State's coffers than all the other counties in FL.

    Yet, we don't get our fair share of State revenue in return.
    Our tax dollars go else where...we want more of it back in services.

    Those wanting to succeed are the equivalent of the Boston Tea Party.

    We in the "51st state" want taxation with representation!!!
  • Hunter MagHunter Mag Member Posts: 6,611 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by allen griggs
    As a native Georgian, I have always thought this was a good idea.
    We will form the Georgia Bulldozer Brigade.
    About 90 miles south of the Georgia border, we will cut a mile wide channel, 100 feet deep, that will sever north Florida from the Union.

    Hopefully, the tectonic plates will shift, and the South of "Florida" will drift down and join Cuba, and no longer be part of the USA.

    "North Florida" will be admitted to the Union as an part the blessed State of Georgia. The new union will then consist of 49 states.
    What an improvement.

    Gotta get rid of Illinois first!!!!! [xx(]
  • CHEVELLE427CHEVELLE427 Member Posts: 6,750
    edited November -1
    if they cut Florida in half [:0]maybe California will get quartered[^] up.
  • diver-rigdiver-rig Member Posts: 6,342 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by duckhunter
    Nebraska would be split. Omaha and the rest of the state.


    On a similar note, I see Omaha is trying to "annex" Carter lake Iowa.They want the state line moved back to the center of the Missouri river. It was a blurb in the paper today. I looked at the paper on line and couldn't find it. What a joke Omaha is.
  • William81William81 Member Posts: 24,585 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I wish they would make Illinois into two states. Chicago would be one State and the rest of Illinois would be the other. Without Chicago, this State would have some great possibilities.
  • acdoddacdodd Member Posts: 1,314 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Every State could be divided.
    All the big metro areas in one and all the sane places in the other.
    Washington really needs to be divided at the crest of the Cascade mountains.
    Same with California. South CA and North CA.
    Never happen but we can all dream.

    OH WAIT. Now I know how Obama gets 57 states.
    Maybe he knows something the rest of us don't.
    [:D]
    AC
  • scubabobfscubabobf Member Posts: 392 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It makes sense for some of the large States to split as the people would have twice as many Senators. Florida, New York Texas and Californa are logical canidates. That would make fifty four States and 6 rows of nine stars on the flag.
  • watrulookinatwatrulookinat Member Posts: 4,693
    edited November -1
    quote:OH WAIT. Now I know how Obama gets 57 states.
    Maybe he knows something the rest of us don't.


    yEAH...that's all we need a HEINZE 57!!
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