Have firearms and ammo, incase this prophecy does come to fruition. Hope to never use them, but the Second Amendment does exist as a collateral on the social contract.

Other countries do not have this, specifically to exploit their populations if the ruling classes deem it fit. America does, which is why it is one of the best countries for its mass population.

Don't go quietly into the night, but simultaneously, don't go believing that tomorrow is a dark day. Be prepared, whether that means a finger on the trigger or air to breath a sigh of relief.