Ron, I don't know if the sky will fall in the Spring. Been hearing these similar dooming forecasts from Peter Schiff-- folks at the Daily Reckoning, and others for what seems like ages now. Like the Boy who cried Wolf too many times, it could just happen I suppose. Jim Rickards is evidentially a smart guy, BUT he's also selling books and CD's. Where's Jim Sinclair with a tonic when we need him?