The incompetence of the West currently is breathtaking. Destroying financial prosperity and eventually their sovereignty by gross manipulation of the markets to keep a fiat system going that is nearing collapse. The POG is just one of their favourite playthings as they support the USD into oblivion. When the sheeple wake up that they have had their pants pulled down it's going to get ugly. Just take a peek into Argentina for a view of the EU's and others immediate futures. Handing the world to the emerging financial BRICs block for long term punishment. Hint - the USD has no place in it. Make sure your holding physical PM's when the deckchairs stop moving - as the rest of your assets wilt in the sun.