Which is exactly why the Progressives will probably be able to effect a collapse. Because so many Americans can't see it happening. Instead of looking at everything that's happening and putting it all together, it's viewed as separate events - unrelated - and a "it can't happen in America, no one would want to do that" type mentality.
What's wrong with viewing it with an open mind and looking at the possibility? (especially when those who wrote on HOW to collapse the system are friends and "role models" of the very people who are in power and have the ability to do it)