Becoming a Banana Republic | 80 comments (80 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

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So would the US be the first example of a Banana Republic without the Bananas?

"The future is already here -- it's just not very evenly distributed" William Gibson

by ChrisCook (cojockathotmaildotcom) on Wed Apr 1st, 2009 at 04:06:14 AM EST

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According to FAOSTAT, the US has 410 hectares devoted to bananas, producing 8940 tonnes (in 2007). So the U.S. does have bananas (I've no idea in which states).

by gk (gk (gk quattro due due sette @gmail.com)) on Wed Apr 1st, 2009 at 04:25:06 AM EST
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Puerto Rico & Hawaii,I guess.

"The future is already here -- it's just not very evenly distributed" William Gibson

by ChrisCook (cojockathotmaildotcom) on Wed Apr 1st, 2009 at 05:45:35 AM EST
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So only one state and one commonwealth have yet "gone bananas?" Surely more will soon follow.

"It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."

by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Wed Apr 1st, 2009 at 11:44:07 AM EST
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Becoming a Banana Republic | 80 comments (80 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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