Cold War plans for nuclear war empower the U.S. president to rip up the Constitution and blow up the world, and there's nothing citizens can do to stop it.

The U.S. government spends decades and trillions of dollars on plans to save itself in the event of a doomsday-like emergency.

From major disasters to civil unrest, when crises arise, the vast machinery of a system designed to protect its citizenry comes up short.

Even after winning the Cold War, the United States is reportedly less safe today due to countless military bases and endless wars.