"It sounds as if you're the same way. We just want to get it over with. But most, who aren't properly positioned for a rapid collapse, would certainly prefer the latter"
Exactly DE, Left to it's own demise? and things to work themselves out, without the aid of artificial intervention, We WOULD be on a path of real recovery. This kick the can, creative way of delaying the inevitable is crazy and prolonging what should be, Reality,,,,,,,,,,,,Welcome to the new norm,,,,,,,,And Yes I am prepared, I think. I'm sure there will be a couple items/things that I totally looked over. I am human LOL.......

Realist - Everybody in America is soft, and hates conflict. The cure for this, both in politics and social life, is the same -- hardihood. Give them raw truth.