"A new, invisible and at times virtual, tyranny is established, one which unilaterally and irremediably imposes its own laws and rules. Moreover, indebtedness and credit distance countries from their real economy and citizens from their real buying power. Added to this, as if it were needed, is widespread corruption and selfish fiscal evasion which have taken on worldwide dimensions. The will to power and of possession has become limitless."
Francis I, 16 May 2013
29 May 2013
US 10 Year Note Yield Very Long Term Chart
One picture is worth 1000 words.
This puts some teeth in the concept of 'historic lows.'