A lot of the players that frequent this board are smarter than me and more well heeled. I've never done a put or call option and basically just looked for bargains, or momo, or like CTGI, a stock which could become a rare bird that may yet show plumage of a bright and positive nature, or be like a gem in the roughage.
But as you mention about this financial crisis being around for quite a few years, I agree; as much damage has been sustained and much discipline in financial areas will have to be applied to resurrect the global economy.
Point being, since it does appear that deflation will be imminent, the fact that all the paper fiat money is being printed in the trillions globally,does indicate that inflation will eventually be a part and parcel of the result of those printing presses.
You can only print so much until they print more money than the the value of the gold and silver in vaults and in the ground, and thus, that paper money will be worth less.
Which is why I've been so assiduously following the gold and silver situation and posting about what I find that relate to future possibilities in the value of precious metals.