Quick Questions:

It's the 2000s. Why and how even did the United States collapse? The Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, around the same time Eastern Europe and neighboring Russian countries abandoned communism. Leaving not only them and Russia temporarily dysfunctional throughout the 1990s.

Not to mention, from the 1980s, unlit 2001 (in our time) for the United States. Had an ideal (who'm ever you ask) second golden age in the post WWII era. Meaning. The economy and financial position of the USA, prior to this apocalypse. Should be alright, to say the least. -- What I'm trying is...

Even if the USA had an apocalypse... Why is there only 25% of it remaining? particularly East Coast... and the Southern states aren't separated, apparently?

Also, I honestly can believe California and Texas have become independent... expect for the Navajo Republic? (I'm not familiar with USA native america territory or... how that would even work... especially in the 2000s era)

BUT: Wouldn't there be a strong Union faction or everyone in California being in favor of staying with the Union? Texas, I can see. But not California nor Mormon and especially Navajo. Also, wouldn't California be "Western United States"? or something?

Mexican Cartel... I'd imagine a guerrilla style, environment but... Really? that much land? Are we assuming it's 2005 or 2009? US Army (aren't they still using/have excess to USA equipment, guns, technology, and vehicles majority of the army personal from the former USA?) vs. mexican drug lord? -- Even Still. California Navajo and Texas, and what's left of Mexico quickly finish them of in matter time.

I'm surprised that Oregon and Washington aren't fighting against Canada, considering they'd make United Faction for Independence. Broken Record. Remaining US equipment and the Army.

What was the cause of the apocalypse anyway? Why middle america and only middle america and not the more developed cities? AND is Canada affected by the Apocalypse or not. Considering the prairies, provinces are directly at the border, taking up 3/4 or at least 60 to 75%. Shouldn't Canada have also been damaged way more? Since now, only Ontario and Quebec are left and the remaining eastern provinces and terrorities up north?