Rope-a-dope

[tridim]

Technique

The rope-a-dope is performed by a boxer assuming a protected stance, in Ali's classic pose, lying against the ropes, and allowing his opponent to hit him, in the hope that the opponent will become tired and make mistakes which the boxer can exploit in a counterattack.

In competitive situations other than boxing, rope-a-dope is used to describe strategies in which one party purposely puts itself in what appears to be a losing position, attempting thereby to become the eventual victor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rope-a-dope

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I think phase II began today..

[Captain Hilts]

1. It's all part of his plan!!!! nt

[tridim]

5. ...Says the rope-a-dope-ee before he gets KO'ed.

[vi5]

2. I don't believe that this time...

I really don't.

Want to.

But don't.

I'll be happy to be wrong.

I think he rolled the dice on the rope a dope working again (because it has for him in the past), but he gambled and lost on this one I'm afraid.

[tridim]

3. Lost? We don't even have a final bill yet.

What are you talking about?

[vi5]

8. O.K. correction

He gambled and "I'm afraid that he's going to lose on this one."

Better?

Again. Hope you're right and I'm wrong. I really do. And keep in mind I'm not someone who is even "SINGLE PAYER OR NOTHING!!!". I'm not even a hardcore stickler for a public option (although I do want one). My threshold for victory is actually going to be reform of the insurance industry.

Stopping them from denying coverage for pre-existing conditions...stop them from dropping people who get sick for previous technicalities.....limit out of pocket fees, etc. So my threshold is actually probably decidedly lower than most people on here. And I'd be happy just to get some of that stuff.

I just think we lost the PR battle (AGAIN) and unfortunately in today's pathetic political climate that is everything.

[tinkerbell41]

4. I fucking hope so!!!

Really, the suspense is killing me. I have been writing and calling, but just like with the primaries, and then the election I am going to pull all my hair out. THANK GOD I don't watch the news anymore, I'd have to be sedated I'm sure.

[bemildred]

6. In chess, it is called a gambit.

In strategy, a feint, or a honey pot.

[WheelWalker]

7. Jiu-Jitsu Governance

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