We haven’t even had 65% eligible voter turnout since 1908, off year congressional elections get around 40% or so, and local elections usually get way less than that. It’s hard to imagine sustained civil unrest when that many don’t even deign to exercise their political options before taking to the street or whatever.
Also, the poorest people are now the most likely to be obese. I don’t think this has ever happened before. It’s hard to imagine them choosing the hardship sustained civil unrest would bring, at least while these conditions exist. Has there ever been sustained civil conflict somewhere when the poorest are so well fed? Not so far to my understanding.
Freegards
So 3 days after the EBT cards flash zeros, it starts?
Have you read Matt’s scenario?
https://westernrifleshooters.wordpress.com/2012/09/03/bracken-when-the-music-stops-how-americas-cities-may-explode-in-violence/