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re: "...there is indeed more to this than a lone gunman in a hotel room. Much more! I believe that firmly and I am the boards leading non conspiracy theory guy."
Congratulations and welcome to the club.  You are now a conspiracy theory guy. 

Gold is $1,581/oz today. When it hits $2,000, it will be up 26.5%.  Let's see how long that takes. - De  3/11/2013 - ANSWER:  7 Years, 5 Months