[aegiscg47]

Could you imagine New York City, L.A., Philly, etc., with no power, no cell phones, and no transportation? Those cities would burn to the ground in an orgy of mayhem. Rural areas, farms, etc, would survive, but I would not want to be in the cities.

[wbill]

New York City, L.A., Philly, etc., with no power, no cell phones

NYC has had a number of blackouts, including a major one within the past decade. It's still standing.

There's a lot of hysteria out there, and at least a few FReepers wishing for Armageddon.