The only way the masses in the west are going to realize the seriousness of this struggle is for some terroritst organization or NK or Iran to light off a nuke in a western city that kills 100s of thousands
Pretty optimistic aren't you...Eyes to see and ears to hear are not standard issue. There is a veil that hides what is seen and not seen. Not to sound esoteric, there is only one who gives sight to the blind.
Sad thing is, even if the "nuclear nightmare" happens, it still won't awaken every one. Many will just blame the government for not protecting them. Look at the Katrina fiasco.