On Thu, 16 Dec 2010, Saul Alinsky was quoted as saying
> [T]o the organizer, compromise is a key and beautiful word. It is always
> present in the pragmatics of operation. It is making the deal, getting
> that vital breather, usually the victory. If you start with nothing,
> demand 100 per cent, then compromise for 30 per cent, you're 30 per cent
> ahead....
If only!! Obama missed that key first part about how you have to start out demanding 100%!
Michael