> As for American gold holdings, they’re essentially pointless I appreciate opinions on (physical) gold vary, but this seems particular line seems unnecessaril

> As for American gold holdings, they’re essentially pointless I appreciate opinions on (physical) gold vary, but this seems particular line seems unnecessarily dismissive. Why does the author think the Strategic Petroleum Reserve make sense? It's not like the SPR is enough to rely on for very long should some massive unexpected/external shock shut down the ability of the USA to either produce or import oil/oil products.... (?)