"Even if it "only" goes to 999 that's a 90% drop from here, and even more from it's peak. That would undoubtedly result in a drop of 95-99% in the broader averages. In short, the end of the world as we know it."

I agree, but so is the hyperinflation argument, is it not? So many here like to point to Sinclair, and I believe he outlined his survivalist homestead in CT in anticipation of a SHTF scenario via hyperinflation. You can't have your cake and eat it too.