Unless you're the resident of another planet, you too WILL be caught up in this economic failure.  State and Federal debt is so high it will NEVER be paid back.  For your own sake I hope you've stayed in shape, own a firearm...or three, have some knowledge of basic medicine and other worthwhile skills  If not, you're going to be far worse off than the poorest of the poor (Read: Bombay and Sub-Saharan Africa...not Detroit).  The fact is, U.S. citizens have waaaay further to fall...and then be able to adjust to what's coming. No one will care, no one will assist you, you will be on your own with no support. What about church...family...neighbors?  Good luck with that given all those folks are subject to the same economic destitution.  Bottom line:  You, along with everyone else, will be forced into taking total responsibility for your life.  The U.S. had a great run.  Unfortunately, due to corruption/profligacy/"good intentions" we've squanderd our next generation's birthright.