I agree on the need to think proactively and preventatively.
But let’s be at least honest here; most of society (and both Ds and Rs) and probably many of our own relatives too, are way too short sighted, too cheap, too lazy, too interested in buying the latest in online Facebook gadgetry, and desire to have their head stuck deep in the sand due to Hollywood manipulation of the masses, to ever give a minute of thought to thinking about a means to survive for even a couple days on their own, let alone having to face serious survival. Yeah long paragraph but you get the idea.
75-85 % of Americans live only for today.
I pray to God that the USA never comes to this scenario because it will be a nightmare, even for those that think they have prepared. My advice is to save at least one round for each of your loved ones to have as an easy option to leave in some semblance of peace.
This potential economic disaster was primarily caused by greedy crooked NY bankers and politicians, and rest assured they have have their residences stocked and private armies prepared and have their own getaway place across the ocean that most of us will never be permitted to enter.
You haven't got a frickin' clue.
If these guys are so well protected, then why were they being threatened with protests at their homes?
Life is not a Bond movie.