[Stultis]

Looks like the west coast US is going to take a double wammy. [In the event of nuclear blasts in India/Pakistan.]

Wouldn't that be a triple whammy? In order of increasing devastation: 1) Crashing export markets, 2) Possible nulcear fallout, 3) Democratic "leadership".

[ChaseR]

"1) Crashing export markets,

Exactly right!
Call the damn coin dealers - of your choice - tomorrow - or Wednesday - just do it, compare a few. Then call the Russian Embassy and book your flight on their next orbitor....take your gold American Eagles with ya...bye.

[Khepera]

I hope this does not affect the availability of Basmati Rice and Good Curry powder.

[Scythian]

The west coast will be affected about as much as the entire US, what information you going on their? I don't think you know what you're talking about.