There is some chance that the direction one goes off the cliff will make something of a difference with regards to how soon we hit bottom, how much is left at the bottom, and how regrouping/rebuilding might go, but the manner in which these factors interact is almost anyone’s guess.
It’s just as likely that the ultimate outcome might be better with a more rapid conclusion, rather than a prolonged slide. What I will say is that there is no magical just-in-time emergency exit waiting for us, and everything will just be great going forward. A fiscal disaster is now unavoidable, and what comes after, nobody can predict, but all of the outcomes I can guess at are dire.