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Jackpine Radical

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5. Yes, I too have read Sun Tzu, but it doesn't really apply here.

Wed Nov 21, 2012, 10:48 AM

Nov 2012

The notion of leaving your enemy an escape route is intended to prevent them from going into cornered-rat mode.

The present instance is better modeled as an instrumental-learning paradigm. Appearing to give in serves as a reinforcer for the undesired behavior and strengthens it, which is to say, it makes them appear powerful to their moronic followers. You only want to reinforce desirable behaviors.

As for Rice wanting the job, they wouldn't be offering it if they hadn't already checked that out with her.

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I just believe that the President is too smart and much smarter then the GOP to be distracted from [View all] kelliekat44 Nov 2012 OP

Why hurt Susan Rice? She did nothing wrong. Jennicut Nov 2012 #1

Why let the assholes think they won one? Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #2

Earstern warefare principles...give your enemy a way to save face... kelliekat44 Nov 2012 #3

Yes, I too have read Sun Tzu, but it doesn't really apply here. Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #5

Why should they save face instead of eating shit? Their faces should be blotted out TheKentuckian Nov 2012 #6

Eye for eye leaves both parties blind. kelliekat44 Nov 2012 #7

I like that and it is pitch perfect. Not in love with Rice but "letting them think they won" TheKentuckian Nov 2012 #4