It seems that the US is consumed by the security state. Each and every aspect of the economy is subjugated to the need to maintain empire. Just to give some random examples: the weaponization of the banking system (kicking Russia out of swift), the semiconductor export ban to China, the TikTok ban, or the blatant over usege of tariffs.

Now they are betting that Mythos will provide them with some edge. Personally, I don't believe that Mythos is such a game changer They're just buying their own hype.

A late stage empire flailing around sacrificing everything to maintain its status.

Kicking Russia out of SWIFT was 100% the right move. And they need to be kicked way harder so they knock the fuck off.

this is the take.

> Just to give some random examples: the weaponization of the banking system (kicking Russia out of swift

I do wonder why that happened. Hmm.

It's almost like Russia invaded Europe...