You know, I know some really rich liberals who never set foot inside a grocery store. They have help to do that, and pay no attn to the bill and eat out most of the time anyway. When the grocery stores show up empty, will their maids and cooks even bother to come back to the house?
I cannot imagine relying on household help in times like the ones ahead. Not only would I feel insecure, unless I spoke their language fluently, I would feel uncomfortable that they could speak in my presence w/o me understanding. I have reservations about commercial security companies if the times get really hard, as well.
One of my few remaining luxuries is a monthly house cleaning. Two very conservative ladies I have known for decades and whom I can trust implicitly. I often work side-by-side with them. That said, I don’t even like to entrust the major shopping to my husband. Especially now, with brand substitutions, changes and shortages. He has gotten better at it, but I have prices and quantity/quality information in my head and he doesn’t. I will go to several stores and he usually won’t.
My wealthy conservative friends have stated that they are not going to rely on money and they are all learning, relearning or sharpening their survival skills. Most have come up from poorer beginnings and made their money via hard work in their own businesses. The ones who are politically active have seen their bids for Federal contracts decline or become non-existent. The self-employed professionals are stocking up on items not usually available to the general public and are setting up secure storage for things that would be targets for looters/thieves.
If nothing else, everyone will be beating inflation and shortages and have useful hobbies.