The video below pretty much sums up the negotiating strategy of the Tea Party dominated Republican party. Compromise has been redefined to capitulation of the other side. A reasonable centrist proposal is met by shifting goal posts. The establishment stenographers desperate to appear as if they are not taking sides have enabled this behavior. Another example is when a Republican flibustered bill is presented as being “defeated” Senate, rather than being blocked by a nihilist minority. Hat tip for the video to Andrew Sullivan. Enjoy….