I wouldn't be banking on hyperinflation, gold and silver for investment generally rise owning to lack of confidence in government itself.

There are 'get out of Dodge' possibilities other than currency deflation, like taking over everybodies 401k accounts under the guise of national emergency (which I understand has been on the cards in Washington). Another one - according to a rumour, is selling the Chinese actual on the ground US resources. The rumour says the Chinese have aready been to the US measuring up resources, and that Obama's idea of anti American gun lobby is owing to Chinese worries about Americans reprisals. Another rumour is that the US Dept of agriculture is investing in submachine guns and body suits, why you might ask.