Hypothetical: Despite all the best efforts, the world economy collapses

[lostinblue 1,989]

I am more curious, whether most folks would go along with whatever programs the authorities implement at first, or whether enough people would take advantage of the situation, that whatever "civilization" there was before the collapse would deteriorate into widespread looting and civil disobedience.

I have some insight into what the OES and other planners have in store for dealing with a major catastrophe, say an 8.0 earthquake along the southern San Adreas fault near Los Angeles. But, I wonder what others expect to happen, and how they expect to conduct themselves, and deal with the situation.

http://www.theplacewithnoname.com/blogs/klessons/index.html

A good site about dealing with disasters. The blame bush crowd won't like it but who cares.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I am more curious, whether most folks would go along with whatever programs the authorities implement at first, or whether enough people would take advantage of the situation, that whatever "civilization" there was before the collapse would deteriorate into widespread looting and civil disobedience.

I have some insight into what the OES and other planners have in store for dealing with a major catastrophe, say an 8.0 earthquake along the southern San Adreas fault near Los Angeles. But, I wonder what others expect to happen, and how they expect to conduct themselves, and deal with the situation.

http://www.theplacewithnoname.com/blogs/klessons/index.html

A good site about dealing with disasters. The blame bush crowd won't like it but who cares.

A good link.

Local governments are best equipped to deal with local issues, but become easily overwhelmed in a disaster situation. States are best able to supplement and coordinate mutual aid for localized disasters. When state resources become overwhelmed, then it's the other states that provide additional resources. FEMA has always been long on promises, and incompentent on the delivery, if they ever come through at all. Enough local governments have been burned by FEMA in my former AO, that they don't even ask for help anymore. Every shady contractor comes out looking for that FEMA money, and nobody gets paid but the local government gets stuck with all the bills.

They were no real surprises in Katrina, at least for those that have been through a few of these events.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

I'm ready. I have several sheets for my roof with the following message.

"OBAMA, PLEASE HELP! WE NEED FOOD AND WATER!"

No worries here.

[mawilson 2,133]

Heck, make your own gun powder from urine and guano. I'll send you the recipe.

but i don't wanna chop up steven!

I'll chop him up for you.

[meowmeowmeow 1]

move to norway!

Why Norway?

i want to live in a forest near a fjord and catch fish and bears and chill. norway is awesome as well, although people are a bit slow sometimes.

[Teacher Mark 53]

The Rapture will have occurred by then, so I'll be safely in Heaven.

Edited September 10, 2009 by Mr. Saigon

[PlatyPius 5]

The Rapture will have occurred by then, so I'll be safely in Heaven.

Ah yes.... escaping the theoretical with the mythological.

Luckily, neither will ever happen.

[Teacher Mark 53]

The Rapture will have occurred by then, so I'll be safely in Heaven.

Ah yes.... escaping the theoretical with the mythological.

Luckily, neither will ever happen.

Mayan calendar?

[meowmeowmeow 1]

The Rapture will have occurred by then, so I'll be safely in Heaven.

fascinating take of that