That link by lawnbowler under the "Something to Ponder" heading is a wonderful synapsis of what the 228 trillion dollar derivative exposure of the top 7 banks looks like. This link is definately worthy of going back and taking a look if you skipped clicking on it. Very sobering indeed, and certainly reinforces why we are invested in precious metal stocks.

This is also what Jim Sinclair keeps warning everyone who will listen, about the importance of direct registration of your share certificates and removing the financial entity from standing between you and your money and/or your stock certificates.

Thanks for taking the time to post the link Lawnbowler, it's a keeper...