Actually they are right on point, especially when it comes to the military situation. Which is the most ironic considering your feeble argument.
Uhm, at the end Rome didn't have a military. They hired the Goths to defend the city. When the Romans could not pay the Goths the agree price they tried to assassinate the Goth leader. He marched on Rome with his armies and it was sacked. Now I realize you aren't going to be able to comprehend this so I'll simply place you on ignore. Asshat.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia_and_weapons_of_mass_destruction Hmmm... last I checked they are giving up on the rouble until oil comes back.
Dont argue with it, Just trade it. That is the problem with Gold bugs. You cannot fight the manipulation etc. Just profit from the decline.