I don't know what the heck that all means. Regardless, I don't think the full impact of the International Board is going to be felt in the first 100 hours. Let them get operational. Then we'll see who sets the real price.
I've said all along the PTB are gonna ride precious metals down until they no longer can. In other words, into the default.
It's not like they are gonna "get religion" at the last minute and all of a sudden turn honest. This tragedy is gonna have to run full course to it's ultimate and inevitable conclusion.
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