We think things are grim. They aren't. Yet.
About every eighty years things go to shit. American Revolution, War of Southern Independence, WWI & WWII. Go back, the pattern generally holds. Many names for it, not important. Just realize it is. Now is one of those times.
Q was an attempt to short circuit the shit show that is scheduled by hostory. If it has failed we will get the normal disaster. Prepare for it. Soon. The Horsemen will ride.