“If he thrives he thrives. Same with those who want to go with him.”
An intersting supposition from screen name Alas Babylon!
And how long before the Four Hoursemen get to work in the new frontier?
Are you referring to "Alas Babylon" being the code word for nuclear war from the novel by the same name?
Or the verse from The Bible,
Revelation 18:10 Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.