“But I can assure you, it is not politically possible and not going to happen.”
People are able to coalesce in times of threat to the tribe. It’s in our DNA. In much of America there is still enough cohesion to make the impossible, possible.
Because many do see/perceive an existential threat that could touch them too. Whether that’s a real concern is irrelevant.
It would not surprise me to see major social lockdowns in the states.
Personally I am all for a 14 days lock down to stop spreading the virus and then isolate those who are sick with symptoms.
But 401-k owners are not going to be happy.