Without reading that, there indeed are strong reasons that this will be FAR worse.
In the 30’s, there were more family farms and even city people had gardens.
In the 30’s, people actually knew how to “do stuff”, not now.
In the 30’s, people didn’t have as much of an entitlement mentality. When the stuff stops coming from the government, they’re going to look to see who has “their stuff” and come try to take it.
From what I’m seeing, the takers don’t even know how, or have the means to, take. Government has to do it for them.
In the 30’s, there were more family farms and even city people had gardens.
Today, people depend on government food stamps.
In the 30’s, people actually knew how to “do stuff”, not now.
Today, people wait for FEMA or the National Guard to "do stuff".
In the 30’s, people didn’t have as much of an entitlement mentality. When the stuff stops coming from the government, they’re going to look to see who has “their stuff” and come try to take it.
In the 30's there wasn't BIG GOV to take care of it all. (Thanks FDR-dripping sarcasm) People managed on their own, helping families and neighbors. Today, they expect an I-phone plan paid by taxpayers. Just wait until electricity fails (obama's ban on coal plants) and they can't charge those phones.
To degrade preppers is foolish. I have one brother who is crazy over the top prepping. I have a hand well pump, generator and enough ready supplies to last at least 6 months.
Another brother just thinks we're fools. Who'll be the fool when he and his family comes crawling here from the big city with his hand out. Isn't like the old tale we all heard as kids: "The Little Red Hen"