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I think that it would still need that north/south dichotomy that DC had/has, but farther west. Cincinnati or St. Louis maybe.
Then again, the location of the capital isn't as important domestically since we fly everywhere. For international reasons it makes sense to keep it closer to a coast.
I think that it would still need that north/south dichotomy that DC had/has, but farther west. Cincinnati or St. Louis maybe.
Then again, the location of the capital isn't as important domestically since we fly everywhere. For international reasons it makes sense to keep it closer to a coast.
Yes, to fly to Europe is so much closer from the west coast. And China, so much quicker to take off from the east coast.
It's surprising how many vote for Denver, which is very isolated relative to the U.S. population. Literally makes zero sense. It's on the other side of the mountains from the west coast and is the furthest you can get in the plains away from the east coast. It's surrounded by some of the most sparsely populated states in the country.
St. Louis makes the most sense to me if based on geography alone. Makes sense culturally too as a gateway to the west (plains), south, and Midwest. It's also on our country's most critical and notable river.
It's surprising how many vote for Denver, which is very isolated relative to the U.S. population. Literally makes zero sense. It's on the other side of the mountains from the west coast and is the furthest you can get in the plains away from the east coast. It's surrounded by some of the most sparsely populated states in the country.
St. Louis makes the most sense to me if based on geography alone. Makes sense culturally too as a gateway to the west (plains), south, and Midwest. It's also on our country's most critical and notable river.
Not that far from Omaha, which already is the headquarters for SAC.....
The US chose to leave Philadelphia to build a new Capital City once. Why do we think we would choose a existing city again??
Egypt has been building a new Capital City 28 miles of Cairo since 2015. It is ultra-modern. Making Plans now to move into it.... costing $25-billion first phase alone by international loans...
Still, why would we move from DC now? Unless some grave emergence occured which we may have a secret plans already for if needbe?
Really, with missles that could reach anywhere in the US by enemies. To claim a inland Capital is needed? Seems unlikely. Besides.... if we Fall as a Nation?? It will be from within by our own blame and inability to work together.
Yes, to fly to Europe is so much closer from the west coast. And China, so much quicker to take off from the east coast.
Yeah, I was thinking that ideally we'd have some sort of dual capital but I don't know how those work so maybe we just pick a coast. The middle of the country is a compromise that in some ways is more inconvenient for most.
Not that far from Omaha, which already is the headquarters for SAC.....
St. Louis, Chicago, and Kansas City are all closer to Omaha. An 8-hour drive is not close at all. Also, the only major cities within 8 hours (drive) of Denver are Omaha, Salt Lake City, and Albuquerque, which are more mid-tier.
8 hours from St Louis will get you to Chicago, Atlanta, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Memphis, Nashville, OKC, Indianapolis, Cincy, Columbus, and others. Actually, 8.5 hours will get you to one-third of the state capitals (AR, MO, IL, KY, NE, WV, GA, AL, OH, IN, WI, MS, KS, OK, IA, MI, MN, and TN).
Denver is arguably the most isolated major city in the entire country.
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It will be from within by our own blame and inability to work together.
