First, the plot was not just a matter of water flowing out of the tunnel into the streets but rather about the flooding of much of lower Manhattan’s subway system and underground tunnels carrying electrical and communication lines.

Second, check out my post on the subject, which also includes links to stories describing the havoc that can be wreaked on dry land when underwater tunnels collapse as well as maps of Manhattan’s extensive subway system and underwater tunnels.

The American mainstream media and the Democrats are already beginning to underplay the story.

-Michael McCullough