Things are just about to get really interesting. The dollar is on its way out as the reserve currency. The fed is between a rock and a hard place. The western empire is making erratic moves in attempts to cling onto its dominance as a global power. This Lenin quote is very true right now. "There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen." Maybe the power balance will shift enough towards China during this destabilization phase that we have an opening. Giving up now is similar to quitting an interesting show right before a really momentous season finale. Don't know if this helps, but that's how I see it.