Every empire in its official discourse has said it is not like the others, that its circumstances are special, that it has a mission to enlighten, civilize, bring order and democracy, and that it uses force only as a last resort. And, sadder still, there always is a chorus of willing intellectuals to say calming words about benign or altruistic empires, as if one shouldn't one's eyes watching the destruction and the misery and death brought by the latest 'mission civilisatrice.' Edward W. Said
We are not sure what to make of this drawdown in the short end of Treasuries.
The Fed says don't worry, that's just us buying up the market.
Perhaps they are rebuilding their bank panic breakwall.
But in the meanwhile, we'll head to higher ground for a better view.
