[Steely Tom]

That’s a terrifying possibility. Now they are largely stupid, lazy, and unhealthy which might mitigate their usefulness a bit. But still scary.

That's true. Their ineptitude will result in the plot being unmasked quickly, which might in turn result in a terrible backlash or pogrom against these populations in general, without regard to the nuances or individual leanings.

[nascarnation]

It’s one of the reasons I haven’t moved south in retirement. When the SHTF and it becomes a lot of work to keep warm in the winter, the entitlement army will be heading south in large numbers.