Sorry, but the math doesn't add up. 20 miles up would yield a line of sight radius of just under 400 miles. Not enough to cover the entire nation. Alternatively, the space station is about 200 miles up. It would have a line of sight of around 1275 miles. This is a rough calculation based on...
The planes aren't exactly missing. They're still in Libya under ISIS control.
I would think a coordinated attack amongst the defenseless would be more in their M.O. than another high scale attack like 9/11. It certainly would bring our country to it's knees mentally/spiritually/emotionally...
With all my posts on a multitude of boards, the topics I research, and the individuals that know me and the stuff I have/do. I'm certain that I'm already on a list. I'm sure I'm just another blip on a long long list. But on a list somewhere.
Typically radiological matter will sink in water (when in their solid forms). Water is also a great barrier for radiation. Of course the water becomes ionized when in contact with the material.
Did you know the military is leasing out some of my land? Look at all the stuff they've left around.
Heck there's even a crane here
At least half the people that know where I live thinks that's the case!
I know if I had that much land and was leasing out the land for a manufacturer. I couldn't resist stirring up a tale like that to see how much internet conspiracy it spawns.
Let's think this out.
You live on the outskirts of a desert. You could go to the heart of the desert. You have the ability to get there and get back. There's nothing in said desert. The only thing to gain would be "I went there and back" bragging rights.
The difference of the two...