Yes looks like their stepping it up and there is conflict coming from the four corners if the earth right now. As far as manipulation Martin also put out a piece today on that too and explained in detail what a headache it gave him once about Warren B and silver manipulation. It’s long but a good read http://armstrongeconomics.com/2014/09/05/are-markets-manipulated-all-the-time/
EEOS LOL @11:30 Too funny. Maybe Putins mimicking his empty chair routine.