What does Virginia having been an original British colony have to do with anything.

Frankly, what is the problem ? What we have is a shady businessman dealing in snake oil. Some news.
The real problem is that politicians backed him, and helped push his agenda.
Even that is not really important, though. So the Navy did some trials of a buoy network, what were its conclusions ? Did this albatross get anywhere near acceptance ?
Personally, I am not surprised that some politicians bent over backwards as soon as a wad of cash was pushed into their grubby mitts. No surprise there, that's been happening for decades.
At least this clown is not pushing for another war, not like some others who actually hold office.

wow, what a laugh
its stand up nite