Some might say that I guess...but, being an independent thinker,...

Some might say that I guess...but, being an independent thinker, I think it depends on a number of things. For example, can you remember a time when the world was on the precipice of a big military conflict? Never mind the "normal" skirmish type activity...

The Russia vs Ukraine NATO (US enabled) war is still raging (although I feel Russia will be winding that one up soon enough);
Then, the Israel (US enabled) genocide in Gaza (although Israel can't seem to finish that one);
Then, the Israel forays into Lebanon (although they've been forced out of there);
Then the US bombing of Yemen from the Red Sea (although they've been forced out of there);
And, if that's not enough, Israel (US enabled) has now pre-emptively attacked Iran (who have the ability to close the Strait of Hormuz). Time will tell where that one ends up.
On top of all that, all along the way, the US has been making menacing comments about the menacing stance of China. They seem next on the list!!
And here's oil this morning...




Now, with the above in mind, can you remember when the world's financial system (which is debt based) was in a more precarious place than we are in now? I'm not going to lay all that part out here but I'm sure you have done some homework on it... and this is where gold is this morning...




Here's where the US debt stands this morning...



Now, what does your brain tell you that should be happening at this time?

Considering just the above, nothing makes sense anymore and it is clear "they" are manipulating the markets but I am absolutely certain it is falling apart for "them" as well and it is only a matter of time before the shite really hits the fan. The more times gold (& silver) "knocks on the ceiling" - means that when it blows through that ceiling - it will be a bloody big move. The only question for me is whether "they" will pay the ultimate price. The rest of it is a given as far as I am concerned.

FWIW, I think Aussie and NZ should apply to join the BRICS!