I don't have a good enough understanding of the situation to really understand what the risk is to the country or even myself. But the situation seems pretty scary anyhow, enough to make me spend cautiously, put that bit more against the home loan and hope the bank doesn't go belly up rendering my efforts fruitless
Certainly expect that astronomy will suffer throughout the world in general, it's a luxury which especially in the US surely will take a significant hit?
There are upsides to everything and I'm sure one would be increased sense of community as people share resources more rather than buying their own.
Roger.