How horrific will it be for the non prepper?

[monkeybird]

I hesitate to generalize, but there are millions and millions of young people who have absolutely no idea how to even boil water. If it can't be prepared with a microwave - they can't cook it. I was somewhat surprised to discover this recently when interacting with a group of 20 somethings. Their knowledge base is so scanty, it's frightening. These are our future leaders!

It amazes me a just how dependent on technology our young people are. Granted, I LOVE technology, but I can if necessary, survive without it. The problem is the folks who can't, will turn to you and me for salvation.

[jimmycthemd]

My son's one of them. He's 19 and just started learning how to do some BASIC cooking. He can boil pasta at least now. He's more interested in 'hanging' with his friends and listening to his Ipod than anything else. I've tried to teach him some basic woodworking, mechanics, etc...but to no avail. Hope he wakes up before it's too late.

[WiseOwl]

"so you're telling me no more twinkies and no more diet coke? Oh that's it I am taking this chair leg and going door to door til I gets mines"

[Grand58742]

My son's one of them. He's 19 and just started learning how to do some BASIC cooking. He can boil pasta at least now. He's more interested in 'hanging' with his friends and listening to his Ipod than anything else. I've tried to teach him some basic woodworking, mechanics, etc...but to no avail. Hope he wakes up before it's too late.

As I've said before, we all were the same way at 19 lol. But these days (still well shy of 40 myself even when some folks consider me "old" as I was informed by sharpshooter a couple of weeks ago lol) I find myself asking a whole lot more questions of my parents I know I should have asked a long time ago. Even yesterday I asked some gardening advice from my mother. Give it time, he'll figure out the old man isn't as dumb as he thinks he is. And hunger eventually drives the ability to learn to cook for one's self. Man cannot live by PB&J and Ramen alone lol

Give the rest time and be patient. It'll work out in the end.

[Grand58742]

As for the original question. First thing will be denial, second falsely placed faith with the government, more denial, false hope the government is sending more help, denial, anxiety, fear, dread, grasping at straws, irrational behavior, hopelessness, desperation and those that make it that far will learn to adapt.

Horrific is a state of mind with many levels.

[Gonzo]

..., Thoughts?

Yup. Me too.
Certain very difficult choices may have to be made in an instant - and then made again in a few hours... ? Weeks?