[ansel12]

One saving grace is that I’m in the great state of Texas. As I’ve often told my wife, if things in America go completely sideways, we’ll be safe here, because if (God forbid) the S does HTF, things will straighten up in Texas overnight, as the good men of this state WILL stand tall, and they WILL do their ancestors proud. My certainty about that outcome is just as strong as my gut certainty about the horrific trajectory of current events in this country.

Good point, in chaos and disorder, Texans will be inclined to be pioneer like and set about restoring order, making things work, cooperating with fellow Texans, and not tolerating the rise of dangerous predators.

When things go wrong, a strong people, feeling strong tribal identity can make things work, and Texans are so very Texan.

[Windflier]

in chaos and disorder, Texans will be inclined to be pioneer like and set about restoring order, making things work, cooperating with fellow Texans, and not tolerating the rise of dangerous predators.

Having lived here as long as I have, I've come to know that for a fact.