How many of your principles are you willing to abandon to gain a win?

[Stinky The Clown]

Yeah, I'm sure some people will see this in the same way a bull sees a red cape.

Here's the deal: We all compromise. Every one of us. Life is one long series of compromises. And there is nothing wrong with that. In fact, were it not for compromise, it is likely nothing would ever get done. Marriages would fail far more than they do now. Countries would be more at war than they are now. Neighbors would be fighting each other over dog shit on someone's front yard. Four year olds would show more personal restraint than adults.

Compromise is good.

But there also has to be a balance.

What are some of the things you could never compromise?

Would a cheating spouse be a deal breaker for you or could you accept it ... maybe once ..... maybe more?

Does your right wing coworker deserve to also be your friend?

Is gay marriage something you can let go until a better time?

Can you tolerate illegal residents?

Is it better to have people pay for insurance at rates that will impoverish so more can at least get some level of coverage?

Do you have any personal standards that you would never compromise?




There are no right or wrong answers and I am not looking for a fight. I'm genuinely curious.

[Ineeda]

1. Here's one of my absolutes...

I would never compromise on a woman's right to choose.

[Fumesucker]

2. What are these "principles" of which you speak?

/radical centrist

[Ozymanithrax]

3. Winning is not worth compromise

Helping people, yes, I will compromise to help people.

[SDuderstadt]

4. I follow the Grouch Marx rule.

"These are my principles. If you don't like those, I have others".

[cynatnite]

5. It depends on what I win. n/t

[Stinky The Clown]

6. A sunny Saturday kick

[Maru Kitteh]

7. Since there is no such thing as a politician who embodies all of my principals, I will vote

for the one who comes closest.

[galileoreloaded]

8. With compromise, all lose some. I prefer win-win or no deal. n/t

[NoPasaran]

9. NO Wire Hangers!

[Fla_Democrat]

10. Walter Kovacs

"I live my life free of compromise, and step into the shadows without complaint or regret." :smoke: