[Toddsterpatriot]

In addition to the fundamentals associated with our economy (which don't look good), historically there have been 15-20 year cycles associated with paper assets vs. hard assets.

Which economic fundamentals don't look good to you now?

[Mulder]

Which economic fundamentals don't look good to you now?

Loss of manufacturing base
Failed educational system
Debased fiat currency and corresponding inflation
Massive budget and trade deficits
Even larger future underfunded liabilities
Increasing resource scarcity
Cultural disintegration

I'm probably missing a few, but its late.