General Discussion

We've got a reckless psychopath in charge of monetary policy and he *enjoys* changing the rules at whim. He *enjoys* the uncertainty and chaos it creates. He *enjoys* the fear and uncertainty it raises in our erstwhile allies, and confuses it with "respect".

Our allies would be derelict in their various duties if they weren't seeking a Plan B to the USD. Uncertainty and chaos are exactly what is NOT needed in an international currency standard. If they have to sideline their biggest trading partner to secure their own economic stability, it will happen as soon as they can manage it. Trmp thinks he has unlimited power forever. Actually, it's not HIS power, it's the USA's, and he is hellbent on testing it to destruction. He has no idea what to do when his threats and bluster cease to have effect. He has no alternatives even partially thought out.