Reply #18: You need to do some research on game theory. [View All]

[BillZBubb]

That will help you better understand the huge flaw in your position.

One of the key findings in game theory that is directly applicable to politics is that being the nice guy, the reasonable person, the cooperator no matter what your opponent is doing ALWAYS LEADS TO LOSS when faced with an aggressive opponent. ALWAYS.

The best approach in such a situation is called Tit-for-Tat. If the opponent is blasting you, you must ALWAYS blast back a little harder. Your response must be clear and unmistakable. If the opponent cooperates and is reasonable you must cooperate and be reasonable. Eventually both sides then realize that cooperation leads to the best outcome for both sides.

The problem for the Democrats is that their instinct is always to be conciliatory even in the face of a brutal assault. Sadly, and as we have witnessed, it's a sure path to defeat.