A sobering warning from the battlefield should wake up every patriotic American: our nation's basic systems are more fragile than most realize, and the time to prepare is NOW—before a crisis hits and it's too late.
Writing for The Blaze, a military veteran who has witnessed the devastating aftermath of system failures in war-torn overseas communities delivered a stark message that hits close to home. Walking through cities shattered not just by conflict but by the complete breakdown of water, power, food distribution, and even education systems, this veteran understands what most Americans have never experienced: when the lights go out and the taps run dry, resilience becomes the difference between survival and chaos.
Here's the alarming reality: despite living in the world's most powerful nation, only about 20 million Americans reported in 2023 that they could survive at home for a month or more without publicly provided water and power. That's less than 7% of our population prepared for what could be a life-or-death situation.
The Deep State's Failures Leave Americans Vulnerable
For decades, the federal bureaucracy has focused on expanding government control while neglecting the basic infrastructure that keeps American families safe. From cyber attacks on power grids to supply chain disruptions orchestrated by hostile foreign powers like Communist China, the threats to our daily life are real and growing.
"Resilience isn't abstract; it's the difference between chaos and recovery," the veteran warned, drawing from firsthand experience in failed states.
President Trump's America First agenda recognizes these vulnerabilities, but individual Americans can't wait for Washington to solve every problem. Patriots must take responsibility for their families' safety and security.
The lesson from overseas conflicts is crystal clear: when systems fail, communities that prepared survive and rebuild. Those that didn't face devastating consequences that can last for generations.
Are you among the prepared 7%—or are you counting on a government that has already failed you too many times? The choice you make today could determine your family's fate tomorrow.