Monday, November 03, 2008
A New State (of Mind)?
Do you suppose there is any chance that, after Barack wins the presidency tomorrow, Alabama would voluntarily change its name to Aloboma? No, I suppose not, but it's a thought.
I know there is only one other state named for a president (Washington), but there are tons of prominent cities, even state capitals, named after one -- Lincoln, Neb.; Washington, D. C.; Washington, everywhere else, Jefferson City, Mo.; Madison, Wis.; Monroe, La.; Jackson, Miss.; Van Buren, Ind.; Tyler, Texas; The Fillmore (OK, I've taken this too far, but couldn't we just show Barack a little love in similar fashion?).
I know there is only one other state named for a president (Washington), but there are tons of prominent cities, even state capitals, named after one -- Lincoln, Neb.; Washington, D. C.; Washington, everywhere else, Jefferson City, Mo.; Madison, Wis.; Monroe, La.; Jackson, Miss.; Van Buren, Ind.; Tyler, Texas; The Fillmore (OK, I've taken this too far, but couldn't we just show Barack a little love in similar fashion?).
