People don't dislike "goldbugs." The media dislikes them because the media is heavily influenced by the central bankers. Central bankers hate gold so they label those who prefer "honest money," at least as a hedge, as derisively as possible. I've met some gold BULLS. Never a gold bug. Gold bugs do not exist in my book. =)
Gold bug propaganda in 1984: "Long gold stocks, best bet for the next 25 years" Reality: Gold bug propaganda in 1984: "Go long gold stocks and short the USD, the USD will become worthless and gold mines become the new currency mints" Reality: