How do you wake up people?

[Rainchild]

I've been telling my Dad to get gold, but he's not listening! He was advised by his bank not to get into the precious metals. Meanwhile I'm seeing everything fall apart before my eyes. and he just sits there saying "so what can I do?" (*Playing the victim) And when I suggest to talk to your congressman or get gold and stuff like that he says it's a waste of time. How am I supposed to convince my Dad to save himself?