The Price Of Compromise
By Mitch Berg
Sure enough – on the TV this morning: “Suprcommittee Republicans are proposing $290 billion in new taxes!”.
Compromise is part of politics. But you can not lead with a compromise offer. Doing so relies on the good faith of people who have none.
November 17th, 2011 at 8:03 am
In related news, Hope & Change President Obama announces plans to put 250 Marines in Australia, to be increased to 2500.
November 17th, 2011 at 10:56 am
While I don’t recall the issue, a few months ago I recall the Prez coming out and announcing “I want Policy A, but I’ll accept Policy B”. Hmmm. I wonder which one we’ll end up with? I’d love to play poker with these people.
November 17th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
I wouldn’t put too much stock in anything Obama has said, Earsall.