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> We rely on being the world’s reserve currency

During petrodollar era, the 1970s and 80s, the dollar was used less than it is today. (Certainly within the USSR and even the Russian SSR.)

We de facto banned Russia from using the dollar in 2022 [1]. That it took Moscow over two years just get down to 50% speaks volumes to the dollar’s strength.

[1] https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0612

>>JumpCr+(OP)
side note: I just wanted to commend you for your tireless responses and fact-checking on this otherwise dumpster fire of a comment section. you're doing god's work here