http://www.investmentpostcards.com/2009/10/24/max-keiser-on-the-edge-with-paul-craig-roberts/ The point being usually it is the US vs some outside entity..... In this instance....it is the mingling of THEM with US Govt.....and thus the "FAILED STATE"....
i think my dad used to be an assistant secretary but to the ministry of agriculture fisheries and food.