More of a question to provoke discussion than anything else. I am increasingly of the opinion that the Republic is done for and that we are facing an economic, social, cultural and political devastation (and maybe health devastation) that even WE - the knowledgeable and cynical - can probably barely imagine. I don't think this is preventable any longer. I'm at the point of wondering how long we have before we reach collapse and what the bottom will be. How should we prepare for this? I have limited resources myself and am wondering what I should be focusing on and how I can prepare my less aware family and friends. I know they think I'm kind of crazy - maybe very crazy, but on the other hand - they know I'm usually right as well. There's something to be said for being willing to think and consider the unthinkable.