[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

The United States is one huge Prince Rupert’s drop. When the fragile tail (Portland, OR or Oklahoma, etc.) breaks, the whole thing will shatter.

[SkyPilot]

The United States is one huge Prince Rupert’s drop. When the fragile tail (Portland, OR or Oklahoma, etc.) breaks, the whole thing will shatter.

Excellent analogy.