"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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