That is the thing, the middle east should be under no illusions that the US will be there to defend them - unless of course, they are the chosen people. Then they will be defended at all cost. But all the others there, SA etc., are learning the real lesson - not only will the US not be there - but they can't defend them. Now with drones and missiles it seems a new evolution in tech needs to exist - all systems now become overwhelmed. Its like chaos it seems to me now. I heard the professor from predictive history talking about without defence being a selling point for the petrodollar dominance it will move to food. I don't know, but there is a reconfigure coming.

About turning off the switch - that is probably the case. I used to think they will hinder production of cards etc., or put something in them to make them unusable without a licence, but they could use something else - turning off the power or rolling blackouts like they have in south africa, would work to slow pace - that way they could have their monopoly on AI for themselves - controlling the flow of power.
Its sad the state of things right now - the world seems to go through one crisis after another - which is giving people I think a type of adrenal fatigue. People are worn out - "I'm tired boss" feeling is everywhere.
I don't know where that goes - but that also, is not a good place.

thanks!