Ho ho ho! Hold onto your Santa hats, folks. If you thought Rudolph’s nose was the only thing glowing red this Christmas season, Leo Hohmann’s got news for you. In an article as comforting as a lump of coal in your stocking, Hohmann paints a picture of a future that might just have us all pining for the good ol’ days of 2023.
So, what’s got our friend Leo sounding more like the Grinch than good old Saint Nick? Well, he’s been reading up on the World Economic Forum (WEF), and it seems they’re predicting a major cyber attack before 2025. I reckon that doesn’t sound too jolly.
And that’s not all. Hohmann also points to the shift from fiat currencies to digital ones and the potential end of the petrodollar. And if you’re wondering why that’s a big deal, let me tell you. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stopped selling its oil in U.S. dollars. Instead, they’ve cozied up to the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) in a bid to move towards a de-dollarized world.
Now, I’m not saying we should all start investing in Bitcoin. But if this shift undermines the dominance of the U.S. dollar, it could be game over for U.S. geopolitical dominance. And if that happens, well, you can kiss the military-industrial complex and endless wars goodbye.
Hohmann suggests that the U.S. and NATO are getting their knickers in a twist over Russia. Why? Because a Russia-China alliance, coupled with major oil-producing states, could pose a real threat to U.S. hegemony in global affairs.
So, what’s the moral of this Christmas tale? Well, it seems like we’re in for a bit of a bumpy sleigh ride. Hohmann’s urging us to prepare for potential chaos and upheaval, and possibly even the end times. I don’t know about you, but that certainly puts a damper on my festive spirit.
But hey, who knows what the future holds? For now, let’s deck the halls, jingle some bells, and make the most of this Christmas season. After all, as Hohmann reminds us, it might just be the last one we have to celebrate in ‘normal’ times.