[QUOTE=Feesherman;270488]I disagree to some extent. I do recognize that they spend a lot of money here but, Lake Charles was built around our deep water port as well as the petrochem business. It was here long before the casinos and will be here long after the casinos set
Keep in mind several of those big companies are based in Texas. Houston is the energy capital of North America. Louisiana is down to one fortune 500 company. Look I love Louisiana as much or more than most but Texas is a giant when it comes to the economy. Texas has a higher GDP than all but around 15 countries. Texas and Louisiana has always had a very good partnership in the chemical and industrial industries.
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