The deflation/inflation scenario question is interesting and I see the arguments for both cases. However, the one thing I see in favor of the inflationary scenario is that it will benefit the Maja Playaz at the very tippy-top of the pyramid. They have already sheltered their wealth in other currencies, commodities, etc… If the dollar continues to slide against their investments, they will be able to snap up everything super-cheap once the collapse is complete. They will also use their power as market makers to manipulate currencies and commodities to fleece the little fish along the way.

If the deflation scenario takes hold, it will be harder for the Maja Playaz to sweep up the carnage for pennies on the dollar at the end, since their investments will be devalued as well. Since the Maja Playaz are the ones writing all the laws, getting all the government bailouts, etc… it is likely that they will get their way. Personally I think this has been their MO all along…

The tricky part for us little fish is to find some place to keep our wealth so that we don’t get fleeced as well. Gold and silver are very easy for the Maja Playaz to manipulate, so if you’re in those be prepared for a bumpy ride. Beyond that I have no idea. Jim Rogers says agriculture, but commodity investing seems risky and complicated. Perhaps we’re getting ready for another big move in the Beanie Baby market — it’s been depressed for years! NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE.