The GFC of 2008 was a once in 80 year event. It probably would...

The GFC of 2008 was a once in 80 year event.
It probably would have been if the indebted Banks and other indebted institutions had been liquidated.
In one years time we will likely be looking at a very different scenario.
The comment you make about thinking of a better reason to buy Gold indicates to me your lack of understanding of what is occurring.