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I mostly agree with your comments; it's as if the game has changed, and no one quite knows the new rules.
This is where a long-term patient view such as that of Puplava's comes in: Where do you think gold will be in 12 months (despite short term volatility)? How can you buy something now that will allow you to benefit in 12 months?
