The Mormon church could field a militia from its members in like a day. Utah would immediately seize parts of Arizona, Idaho, and Nevada to form a caliphate for Mormons (New Deseret).
California would have to recognize their independence and play nice with them to continue to get water from the rivers that flow through those states.
Yes, Mormons are supposed to stockpile in case of hardship too. You can go stores they set up (same with Amish/Mennonites) and get food in bulk for super cheap.
I'd like to add on that Utah would also likely break off independently during an American balkanization. Mormons are shockingly organized.
The Mormon church could field a militia from its members in like a day. Utah would immediately seize parts of Arizona, Idaho, and Nevada to form a caliphate for Mormons (New Deseret).
California would have to recognize their independence and play nice with them to continue to get water from the rivers that flow through those states.
Yes, Mormons are supposed to stockpile in case of hardship too. You can go stores they set up (same with Amish/Mennonites) and get food in bulk for super cheap.