Illinois

☆ Americans: If They Do Not Trust The Federal Government, Do They Trust Their Own State Governments?

News Analysis: “Americans: If They Do Not Trust The Federal Government, Do They Trust Their Own State Governments?” is a question many people around the World ask; the answer is ‘Yes’, more so than they trust ‘Washington, D.C.’.

It is very interesting FACT to note that the LEAST TRUSTED STATE GOVERNMENT IS ILLINOIS, the “Home” of the Current U.S. President (and where he honed his ‘Political Skills’)! Many people think his Repetitive Lie: “You can keep your present Medical Insurance”, emanated from his prior Illinois ‘Learnings’; so much for ‘Integrity’.

Unfortunately for Illinois, the State in General and its City of Chicago, in particular,  have such a blasphemous historical reputation of Criminality  that people ask: “Why did a Aviation Manufacturer move its Headquarters to Illinois?” Some people think the answer is obvious.

As to the Degree of Trust engendered by American Citizens to their respective States, one can hypothesize: “Familiarity Breeds Contemptment or Contentment”. They See, Smell, and Understand that which really Is; Foolish Politicians gain the Citizens’ Odium; Wise Legislators win the Public’s long term Acclaim. Vouching this thought is the State of North Dakota.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/cnsnewscom-staff/north-dakota-most-trusted-state-illinois-least

★ Middle America’s “New Madrid Fault” Remains Active

News Analysis: Missouri’s “New Madrid Fault” a 240 km (150mi) long fault named for New Madrid, Missouri (sitting along the Mississippi River) and extends into Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee. A Mercali Scale 8.1 Magnitude Earthquake occurred in 1811 that was felt all the way to Washington, D.C. at that time.

Presently, some Seismologists predict that this Fault will release its Constrained Energy again within the next Fifty Years. This interesting Fault System which does not lie in a Conjunction Area of Tectonic Plates (like the San Andreas Fault in California) but instead is ‘Centered’ within a Plate. Some people suggest that as a Tree Branch ‘Snaps in the Middle’ when bending  pressure is applied on both ends, so occurs the New Madrid Fault.

The San Andreas Fault sits underneath “Silicon Valley” which contains some of the Country’s Greatest Electronics Companies and Personnel (as well as the World-famous Lawrence Livermore Labs). A Seismic Event such as in 1906, occurring now, would allegedly be devastating to all.

The New Madrid Fault has scattered Technology Companies more widely dispersed though its zone. Ergo, hopefully damage will  less severe than the ‘Guaranteed’ Future Devastation awaiting “Silicon Valley”. To those individuals who have not actually experienced severe earthquakes, the Event(s) will be eye-opening to ‘participants’ as to both the Speed of Occurrence and the Strength. 

The Foolish Investors who have spent Billions of Dollars on developing “Silicon Valley” atop the San Andreas Fault can only be pitied for their Arrogance and Ignorance in doing so. Perhaps Mother Nature will educate them as to the ways of the Physical World.

When the San Andreas Earthquake releases its Energy, and it will,  the ‘Masters of the Universe’ in Washington, D.C. may realize how foolish they were also,  to tacitly encourage physical development of Very Important Technology on top of a Major Seismic Fault; “Unbelievable Stupidity” some observers say. 

As a major Aircraft Company immediately moved its Headquarters (following an Earthquake in its former City), Companies still may have time to re-locate to ‘Safer States’. For example, “Silicon Valley” Corporations could move ‘next door’ to Nevada and not be concerned about Seismic Devastation. The Tax advantages in doing so are very favorable also. Why have the State of California as your ‘Silent Partner’ taking your proceeds and giving you little, if anything?

Reality.

 Reference: http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/1/24/scientists-say-midwestearthquakefaultlinecouldcausequakesagain.html