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In reply to the discussion: Obama is dealt 4 Aces and he folds his hand. [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)fight for the people who elected him.
In this instance eg, almost everyone with a brain is wondering, since we are constantly lectured on how 'compromise' is so necessary in politics, Republicans simply got what they wanted with not even an attempt to force THEM to compromise.
So it appears that Compromise is NOT necessary in politics after all, it's only an excuse used to try to explain why it is always Democrats who appear to be required to compromise. Which translates of course into 'only the people' must compromise, since we KNOW the Republicans work for Corporations and will not do a thing for the people UNLESS SOMEONE FORCES THEM TO COMPROMISE.
He had them over a barrel, IF 'compromise' really is a part of politics, which doesn't seem to be the case.
Here's how actual compromise in the Real World works. Using this an example:
1) Republicans didn't want to have to wait at the airport, so they demanded a 'fix' to the part of Sequestration/Auserity that affected them personally.
2) Democrats, 'good, they really, really want this! Let's give it them ONLY if they agree to compromise, by FIXING the MEALS ON WHEELS part of Sequestration/Austerity.
3) Offer is made to Repubs to give them what they want in return for what Dems want.
4) Repubs kick and scream etc like a tantrum-throwing two-year old.
5) Dems ignore the tantrum, explain how it will all play out. Tell them it is in THEIR hands and give them a deadline 'we will be ready with our bill on say, Monday morning. Either you agree or don't.
6) Repubs realize Dems cannot be budged on this (this is just in my fantasy world to be clear) and the public is on their side plus Dems are keeping the public informed.
7) Repubs cave understanding either they 'compromise' or they get NOTHING.
Why would this work? Because we hold the WH and the Senate and without the help of Dems nothing gets to the WH for a signature.
THAT is how deals are made in the real world. Everyone gets something. But I realize sadly now that in DC 'compromise' means the people will always lose because they simply don't have enough money to buy Congress.
So to correct you once again. We are not upset as what he/they DO. We are upset at what they DON'T do.