A little geography

[skullard]

This actually came up this morning.  Who decides to change the names of cities and by what right do they do so.

Review and discuss:

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[nothingbroken]

I do! By the right of my godlike powers!!

[skullard]

I accept your authority and quail under the threat of your power. Please be merciful. (I'll bring you cookies!)

[sub_musashi]

Typically the people who conquer those cities, or similar sudden changes of power (eg Petrograd).

[skullard]

This is where I should be apologizing to my Western Civ Prof for not remembering that. Oy. It's a good thing Skullard Inc. has a consulting historian on retainer. (That check should be mailed out anytime.)

One question though: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Was it conquered by Ralph Edwards, or was the city council just a bunch of radio-whores?

[sub_musashi]

When in doubt, bet on the whores.