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 “Don’t trust. Verify.” applies here. Campaign promises are cheap.

It’s bullish that we’re a pander-worthy class. It means spineless politicians will at least claim to support our interests.

I don’t expect the cartel of bankers who benefit from dollar hegemony to just give up their power however. 
 Fair point, but the reality has fundamentally changed due to the technological breakthrough. No option but to get used to the new sound money faster than the speed of commerce. 
 I know that and you know that but Joe blow doesn’t. Which means that while the ultimate outcome is foreknown to us, the path is not.

Will we win? Yes. Will we win immediately and without opposition? I think it’s unlikely.