[stcredzero]

Some studies have concluded that there is now more social mobility in Europe than in the US. Now I see more and more "bellwether" laws and executive actions coming from Europe first. Does this mean that the US, being at the top of the hierarchy and in charge of the world's largest empire, has now ceded innovation to the up and coming powers, much as Britain did to the United States in the 19th and 20th century?

[paulddraper]

First in line to Disneyland, or first in line at the suicide booth?

Direction is as important as order, so a criticism of "not first" must be more nuanced.

[stcredzero]

Please provide a quote and explain why you interpreted my comment as a criticism? Once you do so, then explain why your interpretation is more applicable than an interpretation as a non-criticism.

[paulddraper]

"the US has now ceded innovation to the up and coming powers"

[stcredzero]

Please note that it was phrased as a question. So, apparently you assumed that the question was rhetorical, and carried on in that vein, rather than responding to a genuine question, even after a hint. Please feel free to go back and re-read the question properly as simply a question.

[gogopuppygogo]

The U.S. is heading in a direction that will cede control of ICANN. I can't imagine a more inept proposition...