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Short Summary

  1. The discussion centers around a social media post by President-elect Donald Trump, asserting that BRICS countries should not attempt to create a new currency or move away from the US dollar, threatening them with 100% tariffs if they do.
  2. Michael Tracy critiques the notion that Trump has any affinity for BRICS or desires to diminish US hegemonic power, arguing instead that Trump is an enforcer of the unipolar world.
  3. The conversation highlights Trump's previous statements about maintaining the dollar as the world's reserve currency and his extreme stance on tariffs, particularly against China.
  4. Speakers express skepticism about Trump's leadership style, suggesting he is more of a performer than a strategic leader, influenced by those around him.
  5. Clint Russell from the Libertarian Party is mentioned, asking for arguments regarding Trump's controversial tariff proposals.
  6. The perceived foolishness of Trump's policy of imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese imports is discussed, with commentators hesitant to express their true opinions for fear of losing subscribers.
  7. Criticism is directed at Trump's approach, arguing that other world leaders are more serious and strategic than he is.
  8. The discussion includes various viewer responses expressing concerns about the negative impact of such tariffs on the US economy, suggesting it would lead to increased prices and expose weaknesses in domestic production.
  9. The speakers argue that the US has harmed itself by weaponizing the petrodollar, leading to a loss of global trust.
  10. The conversation concludes with the suggestion that the US has become a destabilizing force globally, with allies seeking ways to mitigate the impact of American decline.

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Due Dissidence is a multimedia one-stop shop for left politics and gallows humor in written, audio, and video form.

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