pharque99,
That question will open pandoras box on this thread :-)
I agree in parts to some of your comments, though being able to prove it or in fact do something about it is, imo, well out of our reach. Where its going from here time will tell. Conservative estimates from the bulls say $1500/oz first quarter 09 and bears have it lined up for $650/oz in near future. I remain bullish and think it will head up towards the end of the year.
cheers.