[SVTCobra03]

This is probably the definitive explanation of the coming monetary collapse:

http://www.silverdoctors.com/jim-willie-gritty-questions-on-the-historic-collapse/#more-22339

[Pan_Yan]

the attack on Mali to wrest its gold for German repayment,

Now that's an interesting thought. If that were truly the reason for the French invasion then Burkina Faso would probably be next on the list.

[Sawdring]

Interesting article.