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["Don Bowen" <don.bowen AT earthlink.net>]

> Now predict where those suburbanites will live. And how long will be
> the transition.

I do not see any sort of mass migration to the country.  For one thing the 
suburban houses will not be the source for money to buy country property and 
for another thing many will still be trapped in jobs near urban centers.  It 
could well be as in the Soviet Union where many had access to small plots in 
the country or relatives where a portion of their food was grown.  Another 
option would be a very direct route for barter of city commodities for food.

Some areas such as Southern California will be in real trouble as there is 
not enough natural rainfall for the existing population.  The current water 
delivery system depends on electricity for delivery and Diesel fuel for 
maintenance.  Some of the best crop growing land is now buried under housing 
developments and shopping centers

Don Bowen      KI6DIU
http://www.braingarage.com/Dons/Travels/journal/Journal.html