Not exactly. The Third Way was code words for Democrats and Labour understanding that tax and spend wasn't going to sell to a skeptical public. Hence Clinton trying to paint himself as a moderate.
Enter the Davos Democrat of the Clintons and -- IMO -- the bulk of the DNC and Rat stalwarts.
You're entitled to your opinion, but it's the Democrats following the lead of conservatives in following freer trade. If you don't believe me, look at the nuts that protest the trade talks - they're communists, greens and other associated scum.
"Free trade" must be rules-based (their rules) which include ILO / UN human rights requirements and promote "social and economic" justice .
That's what the nuts want. What the trade talks are intended to do is eliminate tariffs and subsidies.
What the hell else is the Davos crowd up to if not world socialism with them in charge?
You're paranoid. And this time, no one is out to get you.
Last September Bill Clinton had the first meeting of his own "Davos" -- the original Davos is not moving fast enough for him.
Bill Clinton has not been in power since January 2001. I realise his reign left deep scars, but really...
Ivan
Surely we don't disagree that our government / corporations are subject to WTO rulings?
RE: "You're paranoid. And this time, no one is out to get you."
Cute.
I mentioned Bill Clinton because he is a World Economic Forum (WEF) regular and if it is paranoid to believe that the Clintons and their domestic and international "comrades" have other than promoting U.S. sovereignty and military power in mind -- given their Red China shenanigans -- then.. Guilty!
When I say Davos of course I mean the World Economic Forum where business, academic, political, government leaders from around the world meet to identify and debate the economic and social challenges of the day and "to shape global, regional and industry agendas."
Of course it cannot order it can only influence the mission of those who do have some authority over corporations and world trade, e.g., governments, the WTO, the UN, and the CEOs themselves.
Though corporations pay for the WEF the counter-WEF, World Social Forum, associates (international unions, NGOs) attend and speak at Davos.
I am not suggesting a worldwide government that owns everything down to and including the skid marks on underwear is in the works; i.e communism.
My main point: I am saying that it is impossible for me to believe that WEF / WSF, et al. of that ilk are planning to make the world safe and prosperous and then ride off into the sunset.