> a second wave of epidemic
Judging by people's behavior, and the politicization of even common sense measures like mask wearing in the US, I think this is likely. I hope I'm wrong.
Judging by people's behavior, and the politicization of even common sense measures like mask wearing in the US, I think this is likely. I hope I'm wrong.
I feel bad for you guys watching from the north here.
My wife and I have been discussing logistics to get somewhere safer in the event of different scenarios, but at the end... it's just difficult to predict what might happen and where.
Better to build local relationships where you are and focus on mutual aid & defense agreements with friendly local communities. The threat model here is a breakup of the U.S, not an invasion. The threat model to an individual is much less if you're in a community where the other individuals have your back, than if you're a minority or outcast in unfriendly territory.
Feels weird to write all this. I'm not much one for "wild" sounding theories, but all this feels like it's coming to a head, and things may change a lot.
The amount of batshit antics that passed for democracy gives a healthy perspective on current events.
The Union endures.
I'm out west where we got luckier and maybe also managed it better. But Canada had the advantage of strong leadership at this time and only ten provinces that are mostly on the same page.
[1] https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/09/shutdown-highlights-that-4-i...
Do you even read your sources fully?
> 51 percent of those making less than $50,000 usually or always live paycheck to paycheck to make ends meet
This is from the lowest income bracket in the 2017 survey.
It tells us 0 about how many are in the "usually" category.
It tells us 0 on does this account for investments or not.