Yep the Rats would love for all us peasants to be living in huts.
When the energy grid collapses, could happen soon as the next severe cold wave hits the North East shortly and the windmills, solar plants etc cannot keep up with the demands, at least most of those who are self sufficient which group is comprised of mostly conservative types will survive. The herd of lefties hopefully will be culled and life can go on without them. Maybe then we can get back on course.
There. Fixed.