The scale of the American economy

[Ognir]

[Roy Hobs]

Og.........

Forgive my ignorance here, but what exactly does this mean?  I'm really trying to understand Economics.  Mainly to protect myself.  I'm trying to read the Tea Leaves so to speak, but still am uneducated in all of this.  I've cashed out just about every tangible asset I have and converted it all to gold and silver.  But sometimes I'm not sure this is the best safeguard.  

What does your post mean in laymens terms?  Sorry if this is a stupid question.  

Or..............what would another country like Australia look like as an example?  

Thanks, Roy