Well you’ll also notice Brady in a paragraph toward the end puts a big fat hedge on and I think say he could also see it go back to $1000. How does he even think anyone could take him seriously?
In terms of Ballie and rules. The only thing I can think is that gold is subject to rules and manipulation because it is the only true threat to fiat currency.
As far as silver, it may be as much about physical properties and trying to keep electronics cheap. Just a hunch.