This time its global. The whole globe is imploding. We are likely entering a deflationary depression and its going to be very bad.
My sentiments as well, yet . . . we were in St. George, UT yesterday and the place looked as if you kicked over an ant hill. Cars jamming the streets, people EVERYWHERE, and store/restaurant parking lots filled to capacity (except for the mall). Every time we have gone there, the place is bustling - but I have never seen the place so busy - even the locals commented on it. We thought that maybe it was a convention or other big shindig but it was just "business as usual". Reminded me of some big Eastern city, and we were glad to get out of there.
This might be because Utah is better run than many states, and so maybe an aberration. I KNOW (:-) ) we are in for it, but you sure can't tell from this town.
NOW is the time for everyone to be stockpiling food and fuel,while both are still available and affordable.