[chimera]

I am guessing at least 75% of the American population would not know how to obtain potable water if the faucets went dry. Cholera and typhus would run rampant within six months of the loss of sanitary facilities. I’d say 90+% of the populace would not know how to obtain food at a subsistence level. The eco-freaks like to paint a romanticized version of a 19th century lifestyle, simpler, more “peaceful”, few wants or needs. In fact, most people, maybe 90% of the population today, would not survive it, it would be too arduous. And those that did would be clamoring for a return to the “decadent” 21st century lifestyle.

[driftdiver]

‘In fact, most people, maybe 90% of the population today, would not survive it, it would be too arduous.”

I think the magic number is 75%. At least I think that is what Hillary suggested.

[Maceman]

The eco-freaks like to paint a romanticized version of a 19th century lifestyle, simpler, more “peaceful”, few wants or needs.

I have one word for those people: DENTISTRY.