The War Against Democracy

[whell]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

"....essentially only met Republican plans."

Hence the presidents response-in-kind.

Dave

Yes. In a negotiation, both sides present their positions, and then negotiations proceed from there. According to Woodward, there was no offer from the Prez to negotiate. Rather, the response was: "Look at the polls. The polls are pretty good for me right now.” He then told Cantor, “Elections have consequences and Eric, I won."

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by whell

Yes. In a negotiation, both sides present their positions, and then negotiations proceed from there. According to Woodward, there was no offer from the Prez to negotiate. Rather, the response was: "Look at the polls. The polls are pretty good for me right now.” He then told Cantor, “Elections have consequences and Eric, I won."

i.e., "I won, give something up."

Negotiating from strength is still negotiation.

It's the Republicans who got pissy.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by Zeke

i.e., "I won, give something up."

Negotiating from strength is still negotiation.

It's the Republicans who got pissy.

And, that's putting it nicely.

Dave