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“The 2nd Amendment guarantees these assholes cannot take away the 1st…”

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Bill’s Commentary:

“No need to “hold your nose;” get your capital out of the system and buy silver, and know that silver is THE cheapest asset on the planet. You will “get paid” for owning it!”

Hold Your Nose, Buy Silver and Wait: A Dire Call for Action

By Michael Quick

In today’s volatile financial landscape, the average silver and gold investor, often referred to as a “stacker,” faces more uncertainty than ever before. The noise from financial experts and analysts recommending precious metals as a safeguard against economic instability is deafening, yet the decision to invest in silver seems harder to act on than ever before. Investors find themselves in a bind, watching as silver prices are manipulated downward despite strong market fundamentals, leaving them questioning whether the system is rigged to break their resolve.

Silver’s Supply Is Vanishing While Demand Soars

The case for silver has never been stronger. Global stockpiles are plummeting, key silver mines are shutting down, and industrial demand continues to skyrocket as modern technologies such as solar panels, electric vehicles, and electronics increasingly rely on silver. Yet, massive purchases by countries like India and China are draining global supplies further, tightening the market. Meanwhile, countries like Russia are moving to include silver in their strategic holdings, signaling its growing importance on the world stage.

Yet, despite these fundamental supply-and-demand imbalances, naked short sellers—investors who bet against silver without holding the physical metal—have relentlessly driven prices down. These manipulative forces have made it impossible for silver’s true value to shine through, leaving stackers in limbo. They’re holding an asset they know is worth more but are forced to watch as its price is repeatedly and artificially smashed down, making it seem like a losing bet. While the price might bounce back, it only does so in days, prior smashes took months to recover. The narrative appears designed to shake out the most dedicated investors.

Stackers Forced to Sell: A Manufactured Crisis?

This Fed’s manipulation comes at a time when inflation is spiraling out of control, eating away at every dollar you hold. Day-to-day living expenses are rising, and those holding onto silver are being cornered into selling their hard-earned metal just to pay the bills. Is this economic crunch a deliberate attempt to force stackers to liquidate their holdings before silver’s true value is unleashed? It certainly seems plausible.

The hard truth is that many silver investors, who understand the metal’s long-term value, are being pushed into a situation where they must choose between paying their bills or holding onto their silver. And this is exactly the kind of environment that could set the stage for a massive silver rally—the kind of event that forces ordinary people to sell their silver at precisely the wrong time, just before prices explode. The fundamentals are there: silver prices may hover around $31 per ounce, but the premiums to obtain physical silver hint at a much higher real value. Once this squeeze plays out, it’s highly probable that silver will skyrocket, leaving those who sold behind.

The Gold-to-Silver Ratio: A Stark Warning

The current gold-to-silver ratio stands at a staggering 85:1—far above its historical average of 50:1. What does this mean? Silver is grossly undervalued compared to gold. With gold currently priced at over $2,650 an ounce and silver lingering at $31, silver is ripe for a massive upward correction. In times of economic turmoil, silver tends to follow gold’s price movements but with much greater volatility. When this ratio corrects, silver stackers could see substantial gains—if they can hold on long enough.

Global Economic Shifts and the Threat to Your Wealth

Adding to this dire situation is the changing global economic order. The BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are actively exploring a gold-backed currency to challenge the U.S. dollar’s dominance. Should this happen, the demand for gold and, by extension, silver, could skyrocket. Meanwhile, these nations are already moving away from the dollar in a process known as “de-dollarization,” which could lead to inflationary pressures in the U.S. that erode the value of your cash savings.

With inflation already ravaging the economy and bonds barely keeping pace, your purchasing power is dwindling by the day. But what will you do when inflation truly kicks into high gear and owning hard assets like silver becomes the only way to protect your wealth? Unfortunately, many will be unable to act because their financial situation has been intentionally weakened.

The Inevitable Silver Rush

As inflation continues to erode the value of paper currency, physical silver remains one of the few hard assets that can preserve your wealth. Yet, only 0.05% of the population is currently stacking silver. Imagine what will happen to prices when even a small percentage of people realize they need silver to protect themselves. The flood of new buyers will drain stockpiles, sending prices through the roof.

The Urgency to Buy—Even If You Can’t Afford It

This is the moment of truth. The economic system is being set up to break you. If you don’t act now and buy silver, even if it means making financial sacrifices, you risk being left behind. Yes, it might seem impossible to justify another purchase with bills mounting, but the alternative is far worse. By the time the full extent of the financial crisis hits, silver could be out of reach, and those without it will be left to weather the storm with nothing but rapidly depreciating paper money.

In the face of this impending disaster, holding silver is no longer just an investment—it’s a survival strategy. If you wait for the system to collapse and silver’s true value to be revealed, it will already be too late. Hold your nose, buy silver, and wait.

Bill’s Commentary:

“On silver”

These 3 Conditions Must Be Met Before Silver Surges Like Gold

Just two months ago, the precious metals community was growing frustrated with gold after its choppy, lukewarm summer price action. At that time, I kept urging investors to stay patient as I believed that gold was about to break out in multiple non-U.S. currencies, which would result in a powerful surge. Sure enough, that’s exactly what unfolded, and I believe even more gains are ahead. Now, I’m noticing the same frustration with silver, as it has remained stagnant for the past five months. In this article, my goal is to encourage investors to remain patient with silver, as I believe it’s on the verge of a strong breakout, much like gold—once these key conditions are met.

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Bill’s Commentary:

“Border security…”

Over 250 Afghan migrants killed in shooting by Iranian border guards

According to Halvash, the report is based on accounts from two Afghan witnesses who saw their compatriots being killed.

The organization shared a video showing the bodies of the victims, stating that these individuals were killed last Sunday night in the border region of Kalgan Saravan.

Halvash cited sources who survived the incident, revealing that the group of migrants consisted of approximately 300 people. Out of this group, only 60 survived, while the rest were either killed or severely injured.

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