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Col. Douglas Macgregor: America's Golden Age or Tough Times Ahead? Global Trade War Analysis and Why Bitcoin Will Replace Fiat Currency

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May 6, 2025
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Col Douglas Macgregor
Douglas Macgregor, a retired U.S. Army colonel and CEO of Our Country, Our Choice, shares his bold views on America’s geopolitical and economic landscape. He critiques the long-term effects of the U.S.-China trade war and the nation’s diminishing global power. Macgregor discusses America's fiscal discipline needs and the viability of Social Security. He posits that Bitcoin may ultimately replace fiat currency as confidence wanes in traditional systems, offering a thought-provoking perspective on integrity in governance and the future of global finance.
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Trade War Miscalculations

  • The U.S. global trade war policies lack targeted strategy and have fragile economic impacts.
  • Excessive tariffs, including a 100% tariff on foreign movies, demonstrate miscalculations and overreach.
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Declining U.S. Leverage Globally

  • America's leverage on global conflicts and finance, especially in Ukraine and Russia, is very weak.
  • Current tariffs and sanctions accelerate de-dollarization and diminish U.S. economic influence worldwide.
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Financial System Overhaul Needed

  • The old Bretton Woods financial system is likely over due to escalating sovereign debt.
  • A debt holiday or jubilee may become necessary, but bankers hold more power today than governments.
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