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Eisernes t1_izdrqww wrote

If Delaware got absorbed by Maryland, no one would even notice. It's the forgotten state. No one cares about Delaware. Does anyone even live in Delaware? I have been there for work and it seemed like everyone lived in New Jersey or Maryland and commuted.

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ggoptimus t1_izdzozh wrote

There would be two less senators and Maryland share of Reps would increase. They would have to also make DC a state if Delaware was absorbed.

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AskMoreQuestionsOk t1_ize1i9l wrote

That explains some of the bridge traffic. Delaware is mostly agricultural, except up in Wilmington and near the Base in Dover. I’ve heard of people commuting to NYC, which I think is crazy, but you can get something very affordable and still get into Philly in an hour. Which means you can have a cheaper cost of living and a higher paying salary if that’s what you want to do.

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dj_swearengen t1_izeedl6 wrote

Farm land in Delaware is shrinking by the minute. Middletown used to be a nice little farm community, no more

And In Sussex, anything west of Rt 1 was agriculture, no more

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CarbonGod t1_ize5st4 wrote

Lived there for 6 years, and I miss it. Sorry for your hate of a great state. The FIRST state.

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Benanov t1_izeg7r9 wrote

I remember driving in Northern Delaware and finding one of those blue historic point of interest signs that said "This is the Highest Point in Delaware"

You know some states get mountains or interesting landmarks, Delware's is just...a hill on a street.

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