“Thus, it should be understood that when pro-US figures use the term, 'rules-based international order,' they are not referring to anything analogous to the rule of law. Quite the opposite, they are using Orwellian language to describe a system in which essentially no rules can be established and/or observed, given that the dominant state has the prerogative to violate and/or rewrite “rules” at its whim.” Aaron Good, American Exception
30 December 2011
Gold Daily and Silver Weekly Charts - Gold Finishes Eleventh Straight Year Higher
The metals bounced today, but were pushed down into the close on extremely light trading.
I am going to be busy preparing for New Year's Eve but I may post some thoughts on Sunday evening about the year ahead.