I didn't even start reading it, since I've learned to tune out zerohedge's articles long ago.  I don't know who writes their stuff, but some of it is just batshit insane--and you'll see members doing exactly what OP did, linking to zerohedge stuff as if it's gospel.  It ain't.

I doubt anything is trapped--at least, I haven't heard about any legitimate crises happening with people's pensions in the mainstream business news. 

Agreed.