Our dollar is really backed by nothing but violence at this point and other nations fearing our wrath, not just militarily, but also economically.

The unfortunate reality is that the USA is the world super power because we are the most brutal, cunning, intelligent, advanced, and dominating military force this world has ever seen, and it's not even close.

We have a complete monopoly on violence. Our dollar is really backed… https://t.co/ZNV8XEcZQL pic.twitter.com/v1DzFF2dgI

— Inversionism (@Inversionism) October 16, 2023

Confessions of an Economic Hitman, John Perkins, 2005.