Like the proverbial elephant that is tied to a twig or thin pole. It has been trained not to escape, as the past has taught the elephant that escaping form the pole will bring pain.
From an analysis of the hot-spot population it appears that the African plate is stationary and that it has not moved during the past 30 million years.
The Amish are often perceived by other Americans to be relics of the past who live a simple, inflexible life dedicated to inconvenient out-dated customs.
Over the last 10 years, thanks to the tireless and heroic work of our military and our counterterrorism professionals, we 've made great strides in that effort.