I read news that our federal government has ordered 65 nuclear plants to create an evacuation plan. If that had happened shortly after the Japanese tsunami I could assume that somebody took notice that all such plants are at risk. Now, I wonder if the order is due to escalating issues with Iran.
Israel has requested supplies of bunker-buster/MOAB (mother of all bombs) devices, presumably in anticipation of a need to take out Iran's nuclear program. Saber rattling or evidence of intent to start a new conflict?
Aren't most Americans tired of war? Just as troops return home from Iraq and a draw down in Afghanistan is planned, we seem to be sinking into another swamp in the Middle East. With massive new resources of natural gas being developed here, why aren't our "leaders" doing whatever they can to shake loose of our dependence on foreign oil?
Oh, yeah, we are in an election year. No time for real leadership.
BTW, the solar storm fizzled before it could affect com satellites, GPS, and the all-important Blackberry network. I read several years ago that scientists predicted a peak in solar activity this year and into next, so we still have ample opportunity to freak out when more flares hit the atmosphere.
In the late 1800's, the last peak in solar storms occurred, and it melted some power lines. Mind you, the insulation was not so advanced then, but we weren't so dependent on electricity back then. Does anyone remember how to do math with pencil and paper?
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