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7. actually he's a terrible negotiator; but you're right, all republicans know that acting tough

Thu Nov 29, 2012, 01:02 PM

Nov 2012

usually works to their advantage. and you're also right that democrats seem to fall for it every time.

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The GOP doesn't seem to understand that THEY LOST -- BIG. [View all] Atman Nov 2012 OP

No, Democrats don't seem to understand how negotiating works IDoMath Nov 2012 #1

Premature Compromisation dballance Nov 2012 #2

THAT's the word I was looking for. IDoMath Nov 2012 #3

I say John2 Nov 2012 #5

The GOP must appear to be the opposition leftstreet Nov 2012 #6

Let's hope Obama understands they lost big. Kablooie Nov 2012 #8

President Obama John2 Nov 2012 #9

I hope John2 Nov 2012 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #12