Something tells me that if the Russians Drop the dollar then we all will be getting screwed in the long term. I think the saying should be changed to people suffer for the lack of their political leaders knowledge.
More like, "the slaves suffer for lack of their masters' knowledge."
If you were to draw an unbiased opinion, like if you were to visit Earth from outer space; that's likely how we would be viewed...
Sad to say you won't be getting much of an agreement from me at this time. I tend to feel the same way so yeah, well put.