"The
 King Dollar is mortally wounded. Many notice but the masses seem 
largely unaware. Since 1971, the Gold Standard has been removed from its
 anchor position. But since 1973, the Petro-Dollar has taken its place. 
It has called for crude oil sales led by the Saudis and OPEC to be 
transacted in USDollar terms, for oil surpluses to be stored in 
USTreasury Bonds, and for some kickbacks from the Saudis to the 
USMilitary complex for weapons purchases. 
Of course, the US is ready 
willing and able to create strife and to foment wars whereby the Arab 
oil monarchs will need more weapons...."
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