I was just looking at 1Tim6:10. No, I don't believe I "would lose everything". What I think's going to happen is a major crisis and a hefty haircut across the board.
The point you're missing is that this system has no feedback loop in the hands of the people.
Until the analysis includes an honest look at the feedback in the system, we're just whinging here on /.
This is the Information Age, but our mentality is mired in older ways. Use Article V. Be your own Reagan. Redistribute the power. Or not.