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Recent news somewhat related to our discussions:

Metals Market Manipulation - What Big Banks Are Hiding from You Now

Gold And Silver Smashed To 2013 Lows

And Now Gold Is Soaring

I suggest "they" are losing control. When ( not if ) they do, there will be hell to pay.

For some particular reason, 80 on the dollar index seems to be some magic line TPTB will not allow the dollar to fall below. It seems to be their last line of defense. The longer we're near it, the more volatile things become.

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When Risk Is Separated From Gain, The System Is Doomed

[Partisan Gunslinger]

Wow, a wild day. My finger is on the trigger of my 401k. lol