Claire, you should have done that before...
Indeed, I do expect a temporary surge in both commodities and it might be a good time to get rid of my languishing Portfolio of Australian Gold Mines, such as Delta Gold, etc...
This really is a momentous time in American History and I truly believe Terrorism will be the BIG LOSER in the Medium to Long Term, as the civilized World will unite to make it unbearable for any country to host Terrorists...
One avenue I see, in the case of Afghanistan, is to give them 36 hours to evacuate the capital Kabhul, before razing it to the ground, as an example for would-be Protectors of Terrorism...
JMHO, F. Goelo + + +