As the LDS say “When the emergency is upon us the time for preparedness has past.”
Or as I say:
“But then someone has to stand on the bridge waiting for FEMA to bring them a bottle of water, an MRE and a warm blanket so as to provide the Network Anchors their background ‘Money Shot’. I wonder how that will workout for them?”
Given the early history of the Mormons, it's not hard to figure out why they have a survivalist attitude, prepared for any emergency and ready to help others in need.
Despite the misgivings of the Mormon Church by some here on FR, we need a Mormon as President (e.g., Romney) who clearly understands the political and fiscal crises overwhelming the entire planet and will provide guidance to get the USA through some potentially harrowing problems over the next 5-7 years.