GWTW's reply got me thinking of something else---maybe we don't get it? What I mean is this---

Take this sentence-(and please this is in no way a criticism of what GWTW said. I am taking the sentence a bit out of context to raise a discussion point)--

'When the market returns to normality (maybe during or just after the elections)everyone will see that the USA is bankrupt, dollar is worth a lot less and gold is the immediate response to people fear.'

See, what will it take--beyond what we have experienced already in this crazy market--for everyone to see that the USA is bankrupt and the dollar is losing value?? What more do people have to see before it sinks in? Are the masses out of touch, or are we out of touch?

Sorry, I am not looking to cause an intense back & forth debate. This is just a reflexive post from one who has decided not to capitulate, but is seemingly nervous in light of recent market action