3 reasons I think it has staying power:
The instability going on overseas make people nervous about their money - silver is a tangible way to be sure they will have something if all else fails

Charles Payne on Fox Business redefined the Senior IRA portfolio to be 60% stock, 20% bonds and 20% Gold & Silver. Personally, I adjusted my portfolio accordingly. I intend to keep that ratio.

My gut says $50 per troy ounce Silver by December. I had someone tell me that last year, and I just wasn't feeling it. This year, I am.

Just my humble opinion
I have won $7 in the Mega Million - so you can judge my psychic ability accordingly
Happy Strikin'
Peggy