[PA Engineer]

But the essay was already 5,600 words, and I had to cut of the escalation scenarios at a certain point

Imagine the flack if it had been longer. Wish it was. I think this is the outcome of the current collapse.

Cities will be unliveable. But will refugees be welcomed anywhere?

Those with families and resources outside of cities will fare better if they get out. Many cities will have minor disturbances or nothing at all, however I foresee numerous hot spots.

Many may agree or disagree with General Sherman, but they can't deny the effectiveness of his methods. I think we will see the same. The Cube is obvious. This will not be a war between the states, but a true civil war within the population. That is the only outcome with decades of Balkanization.

[ctdonath2]

The Cube is obvious

A bit ago I took a stab at actually mapping it out. There's a LOT of data to throw around, and I still didn't have quite as much as I needed (fine-grain income data, average & deviation mapping to census districts). Am hoping for a chance to complete it when I get a new computer in a few weeks.

[Travis McGee]

It’s going to be a hell of a ride. That’s why I spend a lot of effort asking folks to consider their location, should the S hit the F.