A: We became vulnerable gradually. We realized it suddenly. Papa described it perfectly: “How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked.“Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then suddenly.” Ernest Hemingway. The Sun Also Rises. (1926) In 1850 – nine years before the Carrington Event and 12 years before the Civil War – the population of the…
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Criminally Negligent Homicide in February 2021 Texas Blackout Deaths?
Criminally Negligent Homicide? My research into the Texas grid Collapse of February of 2021 has uncovered facts and circumstances which, upon further investigation by law enforcement officials, could lead to probable cause of Criminally Negligent Homicide in the deaths of over 200 people in Texas resulting from this incident. So far, nobody has been held…
Testimony of Michael Mabee on SB 1606 – All Hazards Grid Security
For a PDF Copy Including Exhibits, CLICK HERE April 11, 2021 The Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair The Honorable Robert Nichols, Vice Chair Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Texas Senate, Sam Houston Building, 325 Austin, TX 78711-2068 Subject: Testimony of Michael Mabee on SB 1606 – All Hazards Grid Security Dear Chairman Hancock, Vice-Chair…
Federal Complaint Filed on Texas Grid Collapse
Texas Grid Collapse Complaint: For PDF Copy Click Here Introduction I am a private citizen who conducts public interest research on the security of the electric grid because I recognize the absolutely vital role of this infrastructure in powering every one of the nation’s 16 critical infrastructures and in undergirding not just the well-being…
Texas Blackout: The Unacceptable Outcome of a Foreseeable Event
Texas Blackout: Oopsie…We forgot about the weather and people died The 2021 Texas Blackout changed my perspective a bit. Usually I worry about a long-term national-scale power outage caused by a cyberattack, physical attack, EMP, CME, etc., and I worry about how unprepared we are as a nation for one of these horrific events. However,…