I don't see how we recover. The real target is SA, but not necessarily as a geographic resource, but as a means to destroy the petro-dollar.
Ever look around you and observe your fellow Americans? Wonder how obese tatted out freaks get by day to day? Or inner city thugs? Or millions of illegals? Of single moms?
All beneficiaries of the reserve currency. No printing, so safety net. No safety net, no social cohesion. It's taken generations to get to this point, but it looks like we've finally arrived.
I understand your points. Only time will tell.
We need to get our nation back under control.
Until we do, it is vulnerable.