Stinky Pinky, You're right. Obama will not jeopardize his reelection via the U.S. initiating a war with Iran which could drive oil prices through the roof. Jim Rickards recently wrote that U.S. troops in Israel are manning a protective shield against Iranian missiles. This will help garner a few additional Jewish votes from U.S. Jews that care about Israel. Doug Casey's idea that 'politics' draws sociopaths to it like a magnet has much credibility. What are we to do ? Vote the current crop out and elect a fresh, new group of sociopaths in ? Back to silver & gold...wanting these metals to dramatically increase in price unfortunately seems to be attached to the further demise of our country with its once great liberties and way of life.