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No, this is not a lunatic States' Rights idea. I'm talking about Australian States becoming states of the US!
Firstly, let's deal with the Territories. The major Territories are Australian Capital Territory (no longer needed, becomes part of NSW) and the Northern Territory. If the NT is to become a State, I think it would make sense to carve the North of WA off and add it to the new State of 'Northern Australia.' Mainly because of the high Aboriginal population in both areas. But it might be strategically smarter to present 6 new US states instead of 7. In which case, it would be added to WA.
Does the US even want new states? Puerto Rico says no, but PR is relatively poor. Adding the Australian States to the US would increase (US dollar) GDP by 6.4% (IMF) or 6.6% (World Bank) while increasing population by 8.0%. This is not intolerable, considering that land area would increase by 78%
And what do the Australian states get? Free speech, gun rights and the unequivocal protection of the world's strongest military!
Firstly, let's deal with the Territories. The major Territories are Australian Capital Territory (no longer needed, becomes part of NSW) and the Northern Territory. If the NT is to become a State, I think it would make sense to carve the North of WA off and add it to the new State of 'Northern Australia.' Mainly because of the high Aboriginal population in both areas. But it might be strategically smarter to present 6 new US states instead of 7. In which case, it would be added to WA.
Does the US even want new states? Puerto Rico says no, but PR is relatively poor. Adding the Australian States to the US would increase (US dollar) GDP by 6.4% (IMF) or 6.6% (World Bank) while increasing population by 8.0%. This is not intolerable, considering that land area would increase by 78%
And what do the Australian states get? Free speech, gun rights and the unequivocal protection of the world's strongest military!