[metmom]

The so-called EMP Commission report said that the threat is real, jeopardizes “modern civilization,” and would set back living conditions to those last seen in the 1800s.

The 1800's isn't modern civilization?

Were they living in caves or something?

[plain talk]

In the 1800s there was no electricity or A/C and no running water. So, I would not consider the 1800s to be modern.

Our society is woefully soft and would not fare well without modern utilities. FReepers might do a better job of handling it than many others. One doesn’t have to necessarily be a hard core prepper to have emergency supplies on hand to at least survive a few months without walmart and grocery stores.