Still, back then, some countries refused to take Jews from Germany. Today, where would an American go with confidence? How many expats can be certain they will not be forced to leave because so much hatred is being fomented against us?
You cannot confidently even bribe those who are essentially weak, who have no honor or who despise you. If you can buy them, so can your enemies.
IMO, gold is for starting over again. It will not save any of us from the worst that may happen.
Today, where would an American go with confidence?
That gold might come in hand to persuade a farmer to let your family rent his barn and share in the food, and the needy will vastly outnumber the charitable in many scenarios.