‘Never say die’ may have been around for a while, but has an even more vital message to deliver to a world suffering financial crises. It was Bill Clinton who raised the only positive voice at the recent World Economic Forum.

The one bright and shining star, in the midst of this year’s doom and gloom at the World Economic Forum, was the ‘on-the-side’ diplomat, the former president, Bill Clinton. He was only in Davos, Switzerland, for little more than 24 hours, yet he left a very distinctive and positive mark. The official spokesperson for the White House, was presidential aide Valerie Jarret, who was a very unimposing presence.

When world leaders gathered together for the annual WEF, pointed fingers were long and voices sharp, as they singled America out as the cause of the global financial crisis. Both the Russian and Chinese leaders declared America’s guilt with great great delight, at every possible opportunity. However, in eagerly laying the blame on the United States of America, they forgot that with one finger pointing accusingly forward, there were three other fingers pointing back at themselves. No one, in the current global financial mess can say they are innocent bystanders.

Clinton’s charismatic figure rose like a superstar, from the first moments of his special plenary session with Klaus Schwab, the originator of WEF, to his public pep talks and the string of private talks with foreign dignitaries. Clinton firmly accepted the role of the United States in the current financial chaos, referring to the cutting words flung by the Chinese prime minister Wen Jiabao.  Clinton insisted that, “China must continue subsidizing the United States budget and trade deficit in order to preserve its own vital export industries.” He constantly urged everyone to, “Give people confidence by showing confidence. Don’t give up. This is still a good time to be alive”.

Clinton went on to point out that, “Global interdependence is more important than anything else in the world today. We cannot escape each other. Divorce is not an option.” Every nation must take its share of the blame.

Clinton’s private meetings also included a 90 minute discussion with the Russian Premier and former prime minister, Vladimir Putin, behind closed doors. Neither would make any comment on the content of their talk.

WEF is a group of prestigious leaders, who have been meeting annually since 1971. Their goal to globalize the world, economically, socially and politically. These elite leaders have found their financial worth and moral credibility decreased in the light of the worldwide economic catastrophe.

The highlights on the home page of the World Economic Forum website, declared China’s Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, as saying, “China’s economy is showing signs of early recovery, late last December, even though they are only small signs.”

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