Reply #7: much as I hate to say this DistressedAmerican [View All]

[McKenzie]

I think it's too late to do anything that will prevent the very worst from happening. Sure, there are some good people around but they are not holding the reins. If the shit really hits the fan, and things start to fall apart, the bulk of the poulation will be scared witless and will fall into line in any case.

The power blackouts in the US are possibly a symtom of worse to come. Over here, for example, it's been suggested that this winter will be damned cold. Concerns have been raised over the UK's contingency plan in the context of gas supplies if demand soars. This is only the begining. I can't even begin to imagine what will happen as the supplies get even tighter in the years ahead.

Some people are more optimistic. I can't see any reason for that optimism apart from the human tendency to avoid facing uncomfortable facts. "I know it is bad. But, I want to delay the pain as long as possible." is not an isolated point of view.