I note that many of us here–and I am among the culprits–are expounding lengthily rather than simply expressing thoughts. It’s more reader friendly, and in the blog spirit, to keep our posts shorter and more interactive.

I’m sitting in the lounge at Congress Center on the other side of the pillar from George Soros. A mob is waiting to get into the session entitled “America Divided.” Every sofa seat is taken–deals are being done, and the ultimate Davos agenda, networking, is in full swing.