:"[[Michael Hudson|[Michael] Hudson]] characterizes [[U.S.]] as a [[Mafia]] state and its [[military]] presence as a “protection racket”. Without the ability to “[[bomb]]” or occupy, the U.S. loses its only remaining leverage to prevent countries from leaving the [[Petrodollar|[petro]dollar]] system." | :"[[Michael Hudson|[Michael] Hudson]] characterizes [[U.S.]] as a [[Mafia]] state and its [[military]] presence as a “protection racket”. Without the ability to “[[bomb]]” or occupy, the U.S. loses its only remaining leverage to prevent countries from leaving the [[Petrodollar|[petro]dollar]] system." |