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
16 February 2019
Very Long Term Gold Chart
The chart formations are a bit sloppy for the moment.
There are some possibilities, but they require fleshing out.
And until 1370 is taken out, they are just lines on a piece of paper.
The levels of support and overhead resistance are quite clear.