As more and more governments become desperate for funds look for this to spread. A bull market draws unwanted attention too.

Exactly what I was saying, and with mining you're a sitting duck because you can't relocate.

The formula is simple:

1. run on a platform of redistributing the wealth that was stolen from "the people."

2. once elected, confiscate anything that can't be moved and distribute it to your supporters.

3. throw a few bones to the great unwashed so it looks like you meant what you said.

4. Imprison or murder anyone who can actually do the math.

ebear