And so the price of gold and silver must be smashed once again.

The options writers can't abide having any of those options ending up "in the money."

No, that just won't do. Once again the financial regulators (facilitators) turn their heads, cough, and smile.

Why does anybody participate in this charade?

Every month I look ahead and put a line on my chart for the options expiry so I am alert to what will likely be the best possible buying opportunity for other products in the precious metal field.

P.