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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Good thing Obama is flawless

Keep in mind that's 57 states NOT including Alaska and Hawaii, so we apparently have 59 states total.

This would actually explain his tax and energy strategy perfectly: he's got an extra 9 states up his sleeve that will provide an added stream of tax revenue as well as hiding a secret stash of oil and natural gas!

It's brilliant really. Why didn't anyone think of this before? We need more tax revenue and energy sources - just grab an extra 9 states and problem solved.

Step 1.) Recognize tax revenue and energy problem.
Step 2.) Add 9 states to the union.
Step 3.) Fist bump and profit.