[hardspunned]

90%, I doubt it. Hell on earth for most Americans, I think very possible. Just think what the people of Puerto Rico would be going through if there was no federal government to ride to the rescue. If you accept the best case scenario of EMP doubters its still unconscionable not to spend the relative chump change necessary to harden vital infrastructure.

[fortheDeclaration]

True, we need to get those defenses the best they can get.

Losing power for a week over the entire nation would devastate the economy.

[plain talk]

If you accept the best case scenario of EMP doubters its still unconscionable not to spend the relative chump change necessary to harden vital infrastructure.

I agree. we should harden our power infrastructure and have more critical parts on stock.