🎙️ Deep Shallow Dive Podcast | Episode #47 - Or...Or.
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In this episode #47, we dive into the concept of the petrodollar and its global implications. RayD tries to explain how the protection of the Saudi kingdom has allowed the US dollar to dominate the oil trade since 1974, giving it the status of the world reserve currency. We bring attention to the fact that many people are unaware of the petrodollar and its significance. Moving on, we discuss the recent bombing of a refugee camp in Gaza and stress the importance of understanding the military-industrial complex and the background of the petrodollar when analyzing global events. We share a conversation with a friend that highlights the need to focus on factors such as central bank digital currencies, the petrodollar, and the military-industrial complex. Speculating about the possibility of a new Cold War between BRICS countries and the G7 or the implementation of central bank digital currencies in individual countries, we believe it is crucial to consider how governments exert control and the enemies they align with.
We also touch upon Saudi Arabia's role in global geopolitics, including its importance to China in terms of oil. We ponder whether Saudi Arabia still needs military protection from the United States and discuss the potential of settling oil transactions in currencies other than the US dollar. We stress the interconnectedness of these topics and aim to shed light on the petrodollar and the military-industrial complex since 1973.
Shifting gears, we discuss the bombing of a refugee camp in northern Gaza. Expressing disapproval of the Israeli Defense Forces' decision to target a Hamas commander among civilians, we urge listeners to form their own opinions and empathize with the situation if roles were reversed. We discuss the potential escalation of conflict and highlight the devastating consequences of the bombings. We also critique the lack of independent verification of last week's hospital bombing and question the use of airstrikes instead of special forces.
Discussing the importance of surgical military actions, we suggest that special forces should be utilized to effectively target specific individuals, rather than resorting to bombing entire villages or schools. We provide examples that question the logic behind these actions and emphasize the need for independent verification of events. We also touch upon the complexity of the battle space and the potential motivations behind the plan to move civilians from the north to the south. Refraining from discussing a theory about Northern Gaza until more information is available, we mention playing a clip from Charlie Kirk, a strong supporter of Israel, in an upcoming episode.
Furthermore, we share a clip sent by a listener featuring Charlie Kirk discussing the disconnect between the Israeli people, including the American Jewish community, and the Netanyahu government. We note the international criticism of Israel and the perception that Netanyahu is responsible for certain actions. We express curiosity about the perspectives of Israeli people on Netanyahu and any divisions or pressures within the country.
To conclude, we express gratitude for our listeners' support and encourage everyone to keep discussing and addressing important topics respectfully and empathetically. We emphasize the need for empathy towards both the Palestinian and Israeli people and remind our audience to always speak the truth. Lastly, we express gratitude to our sponsor, BUICED Liquid Vitamins, for their support and encourage listeners to boost their immune system with BUICED.
