I agree all this gnashing of teeth and imprecations are non-productive. It is simply now a matter of que serra. Our 'superiors" are not concerned with what we mushrooms think and feel. The dice are rolling. Whatever the final result. it will not be influenced by us. Do I regret signing on to this mystical boat? - YES. Are we going to at least recoup our original investment? - MAYBE NOT. This is the dark side of speculation. We all knew it. Crap I have a big stake in Hecla and they have just closed down their biggest silver shaft - 20% loss there. Never trust a Rabbi with your money and never trust a lawyer with your woman - my answer is buy silver - it is down now - but Bernie's printing presses s will breathe new life into price o0f precious metals. Oh Well Que sera