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
23 May 2013
Gold Daily and Silver Weekly Charts
Intraday commentary on the rehypothecation Ponzi scheme in the metals here.
Tomorrow will be a quiet trading day in the afternoon as the US heads into a three day weekend.