The Non-Farm Payrolls number came in quite a bit light this morning.

Stocks finished up the week with a surge higher on very light volumes.

The ruling class rejoices, and points to this of a clear sign of God’s favor on our undertaking.Or whatever gods they happen to be following these days.

Abandonment of principle is a small price to pay, for an elite group of people determined to be every more powerful, and rich.

And for an exceptional people, exceptions must be made.The ordinary rules do not apply, to those who have risen above the law.For them, it is a heavy burden, but someone must rule the common people.Is this not always what is said, especially afterwards, when the proud and mighty have been crushed, and fallen?

Gold and silver held their ground.If they can continue to do so this may be a sign of a stronger bid to the precious metals in the new year.