Some form of breakdown of the country is inevitable now. The most likely progression is secession of Texas as the first event. For reason and analysis, including to answers to objections, see my blog
http://freetexasconstitution.wordpress.com/
Secession is necessary if only for defensive reasons. It is either certainty of collapse by staying in the U.S. or probable economic boom (at least on a relative basis) by Secesssion.
Interested in taking my bet that Texas will vote blue in a POTUS election before “secession” happens?
I’m willing to wager a Social Security check electronically signed by Baraq Hussein Obama...