Ororico,

There are places to put your money; I have chosen to put a disproportionate share into PM and PM related stocks and issues. I agree, having it in a bank or in TBills is not very good.

My point is, though, if one plays in a market one knows to be manipulated, then times like this have a greater likelihood of occurring than otherwise. The weakness of the broader market made this an ideal time for the dark forces to attack. Seems as though they were waiting for a moment like this.

I believe most everyone is hunkering down, and I'm sure many have left their computer screens for the day. This is not a "G" rated situation.

I'm off to play in a golf tournament - I'll just be Mr. Cheery in our foursome!