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Originally Posted by aceventura3
I understand compromise, what I won't do or support is compromising my core values and beliefs. If that is what you do, or if you think that is a good thing, I am guessing that you are routinely compromising on those things you think are most important. I suggest adopting my approach for about 6 months, just as a trial, and see how much better your life will be.
I "compromise" on trivial matters all the time. In fact I will go into a negotiation with a long list of things, most trivial. At the end, if "compromise" is reached - it is only "compromise" in the mind of the other party or we simply reached a fair agreement meeting both our needs.
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Its easy to stick to your beliefs when they dont manner in the grand scheme of things and have no impact on policy making. I would describe it as hard being a hard core ideologue.
Reagan understood that and compromised on his core belief and raised taxes (twice) as did Bush, on FISA, taxes and other issues.
And, my life is just fine, but to be lectured on compromise by a hard core ideologue is good for a laugh!