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14. triangulation is not compromise, it is co-optation

Fri Apr 5, 2013, 11:38 AM

Apr 2013

co-opt (k-pt, kpt)
tr.v. co-opt·ed, co-opt·ing, co-opts
1. To elect as a fellow member of a group.
2. To appoint summarily.
3. To take or assume for one's own use; appropriate: co-opted the criticism by embracing it.
4. To neutralize or win over (an independent minority, for example) through assimilation into an established group or culture: co-opt rebels by giving them positions of authority.

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I can't believe I am watching a Democratic president propose serious cuts to Social Security. [View all] Stinky The Clown Apr 2013 OP

"The Grand Betrayal" quinnox Apr 2013 #1

The problem is that . . . aggiesal Apr 2013 #56

Not!! Reducing future increases is not "cutting" benefits. No benefit will be less than it is now. kelliekat44 Apr 2013 #58

I don't think you understand what I'm saying . . . aggiesal Apr 2013 #59

When inflation grows at a higher rate... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #81

If COLA is $50/month, and Medicare goes up $60/month, it goddam fucking well IS a cut! n/t eridani Apr 2013 #82

you cannot poosibly believe that Skittles Apr 2013 #85

I stand corrected . . . aggiesal Apr 2013 #69

Only Nixon could go to China n/t Fumesucker Apr 2013 #2

and only a Democrat could have passed mandatory corporate health insurance green for victory Apr 2013 #9

Exactly. It's pretty disheartening. Arkansas Granny Apr 2013 #3

I can PD Turk Apr 2013 #4

I've had a sinking feeling that Bill was very prescient regarding this. Cooley Hurd Apr 2013 #39

Hicks ...one of my heroes SHRED Apr 2013 #53

How is that possible? HereSince1628 Apr 2013 #5

A kick in the gut isn't it. Autumn Apr 2013 #6

check this out AsahinaKimi Apr 2013 #7

This really should be an OP. woo me with science Apr 2013 #13

Posted the Video on the front page.. AsahinaKimi Apr 2013 #15

Excellent. Thank you. woo me with science Apr 2013 #24

He breaks it down so well.. AsahinaKimi Apr 2013 #30

+1 needs to be an OP leftstreet Apr 2013 #19

Its posted now in GD AsahinaKimi Apr 2013 #23

Bill Clinton's worst ideas came from triangulation--which is just a fancy word for Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #8

Yes, and compromising requires letting go of principles that impede concession HereSince1628 Apr 2013 #12

triangulation is not compromise, it is co-optation noiretextatique Apr 2013 #14

I know how they packaged it to sell it. But I'm not fooled by that anymore. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #22

No. Triangulation is NOT "compromise". bvar22 Apr 2013 #37

Thank you for that correction. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #38

Well said. grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #47

We have a Democrat in the White House? 99Forever Apr 2013 #10

Depends on what the definition of Democrat is hfojvt Apr 2013 #29

Thanks hfojvt. 99Forever Apr 2013 #34

He's no Democrat and never has been. Peregrine Took Apr 2013 #11

And the Secretively done TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) dubbed Nafta KoKo Apr 2013 #31

One of his staunchest supporters here made the claim he HAD to lie cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #32

is that the official BOGroupie position? Skittles Apr 2013 #70

I had to read that one a couple times. n/t cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #74

it must be 100-dimensional chess by now Skittles Apr 2013 #84

I really wanted to get on the Obama bandwagon back in '08 deutsey Apr 2013 #48

A simple look at the man's record and statements would have told you clear back in 2008 duffyduff Apr 2013 #16

I never thought I'd see this day, either n/t OhioChick Apr 2013 #17

What do you mean "never"? duffyduff Apr 2013 #20

The genius of the neolibs who control both political parties is duffyduff Apr 2013 #18

People better inundate Congress members of both parties with emails and letters duffyduff Apr 2013 #21

Everyone chill the fuck out Capt. Obvious Apr 2013 #25

I'm shocked at your disbelief. OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #26

why the heck not? hfojvt Apr 2013 #27

George Carlin was right. Brigid Apr 2013 #28

My friend -- Hell Hath No Fury Apr 2013 #33

Exactly, Hell Hath No Fury Carolina Apr 2013 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author PotatoChip Apr 2013 #35

As if Boehner will agree to additional taxes on the wealthy Life Long Dem Apr 2013 #36

Bonehead, of course. Brigid Apr 2013 #40

Of course Boehner rejected it ... Myrina Apr 2013 #54

You're not. elleng Apr 2013 #41

Threatening concessions that will be painful to the elderly is twisted Dragonfli Apr 2013 #52

This sort of "theatrics" as it is being called by some ... CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #64

Theatrics? What became of 'No Drama Obama'? Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #83

What's so hard to believe? infidel dog Apr 2013 #42

HAHA! grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #46

he's worse than a jellyfish Carolina Apr 2013 #67

Sweet Jesus, what is it? Oilwellian Apr 2013 #72

He's not. He's just pretending to drive the car off the cliff to get the kids in the back to behave, Brickbat Apr 2013 #43

Social Security Does Not Contribute One Nickel to the Deficit! grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #44

Sad. 840high Apr 2013 #45

We win and still lose n/t hibbing Apr 2013 #49

Extremely lame for several reasons. ZombieHorde Apr 2013 #50

Then let's start making it more and more impossible for him to do so! calimary Apr 2013 #51

Nothing but a bluff ? Raggaemon Apr 2013 #55

A bluff makes Obama a dishonest negotiator... that's not a valuable attribute HereSince1628 Apr 2013 #60

Strikes me as a very, very, risky bluff. TimberValley Apr 2013 #61

Where are the usual suspects defending it? n-t Logical Apr 2013 #57

BO lied CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #62

Why wont a democrat president MFM008 Apr 2013 #63

He did say during the campaign that his position on Social Security was similar to Romney's. Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #65

Gee ...I'm not seeing the usual gang of worshippers. I wonder why. n/t L0oniX Apr 2013 #68

all too busy rehearsing their talking points bobduca Apr 2013 #73

the last time I posted on a thread like this ... CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #75

Excellent. FDR is my most respected and favorite POTUS. I wish we could clone him. n/t L0oniX Apr 2013 #76

What Democratic President? Cleita Apr 2013 #71

Make that a small d. Jakes Progress Apr 2013 #77

Don't believe your lying eyes n/t Duer 157099 Apr 2013 #78

I am completely disgusted. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #79

It is still MOMFUDSKI Apr 2013 #80

There is no justification, no rationale, no "bluff" that excuses it. DirkGently Apr 2013 #86