gold price manipulationIt is approaching "crunch time" as you described some of the variables that are leading us there or if not materially responsible then at least psychologically exacerbating the situation. Be not surprised by the divergence in the relation between the U.S. dollar and the price of gold. John Embry's report ( Not Free, Not Fair ) on the collective manipulation of the price of gold can be found at https://www.sprottassetmanagement.com/ . Sixty-six pages of succinct explanation with extensive support. As we approach crunch time 'they' will increasingly apply all efforts to manipulate all, including the price of gold so as to avert the financial equivalent of the four horseman of Revelations running rampant through this so-called 'fair' land of ours. This meddling has and will further deepen the the financial morass wishing to be avoided and then when all hell breaks loose people will turn and grapple for security- gold and her related family. However, as a people we will be left no wealthier in a material or social sense, in fact we will be approaching a state of bankruptcy in all spheres of our existence, and who will be left to shoulder the burden? We will take it on the chin and try to re-evaluate and re-design our way of life and the cycle of human history will continue until it's not meant to anymore. Pass the Prozac will you?