I see cash as a big advantage in the near short term during an acute financial crisis causing bank closures or in an unstable political situation like martial law or a civil war.
In an unstable political situation scenario, the key will be getting cash and gold out of the country. I can’t see taking it out via air travel because the TSA is very focused on this activity. The Canadian border seems like the best bet nowadays. The NW angle in MN has an unmanned US border post and there is plenty of wilderness along most of the border. The other option is by boat, jet ski.
I can tell you one thing, if Obama does win, every freeper will become a prepper to some degree and these discussions will replace the political discussions.
I’m not sure there will be an internet, let alone a FR....its that serious...but alas, people do not understand that...