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An Example of Losing Strategically

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Of course, they do. I said from the start that it was a terrible idea, which is precisely why the Democrats loved it so much.

It’s a terrible idea not because McCarthy was good. He was crap on a stick. It’s a terrible idea because the alternative is worse.

People asked what I mean by losing strategically. Accepting a crappy, substandard speaker would be a strategic loss because, while it’s bad, it allows you to avoid a worse outcome.

Idiots are unable to lose strategically. “Woohoo, we got rid of the bad McCarthy! We win!” Yes, in that moment, you did win. And then segued right into a series of massive losses that you pre-paid with this puny feeling of momentary satisfaction.

14 responses to “An Example of Losing Strategically”

  1. Demotrash Avatar
    Demotrash

    Jim Jordan is out of the speaker race. Scalise isn’t running again. We’re gonna be choosing from a whole new crop of people. Emmer is probably your best hope from a Ukraine perspective and is being backed by McCarthy.

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      Clarissa

      Thank you, this is good to know.

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    ed

    Honestly, it’s a little worrying to me how little self-reflection and any semblance of forward thinking some American politicians have. I mean, anybody could have told them they would find themselves in this situation but they went ahead anyway. These politicians are letting emotions run their judgment and that its worrying. Equally worrying is that people keep voting for them.

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    el

    From an Israeli Telegram channel – I do believe this story , though obviously nobody published a newspaper article about it:

    // In one of the Israeli hospitals, children from Gaza are treated in the oncology department for severe forms of cancer (at our expense). Their mothers are with them.

    On October 7, they danced, had fun and hugged, right in front of the medical staff. The creatures rejoiced, seeing and hearing all the horror that was happening among us. No one was thrown out of the hospital (we don’t do that), and when told to behave appropriately, they responded with laughter and insults.

    Now, two weeks later, seeing our unity, seeing the terrible force that fell on Gaza, seeing the flow of wounded to hospitals (including the one where they are), they sit with their tails between their legs and are afraid. They are very afraid that they will be lynched or sent back to Gaza.

    Once again: this will not happen and we do not do this, which, in fact, is the main difference between them and us.

    This is just an illustration of the fact that this is a different form of life and there is no need to sing these songs about “civilians” and “humanitarian catastrophe.” Hamas caused the disaster for them. And everyone will have to pay. That’s how it works. //

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    1. Clarissa Avatar
      Clarissa

      I saw the reaction of Muslim immigrants to 9/11 Montreal. I believe this story, too.

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      1. PaulS Avatar
        PaulS

        In SA, it’s been pointed out that many on the left also reacted in a similar way to 9/11.
        https://dailyfriend.co.za/2023/10/17/the-inability-to-condemn-the-brutal-massacre-of-civilians-by-hamas-betrays-their-inhumanity/

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        1. Clarissa Avatar
          Clarissa

          Oh yes. Same here in the US and Canada.

          The far left and the far right are united in their anti-Americanism.

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          1. Avi Avatar
            Avi

            “The far left and the far right are united in their anti-Americanism.”

            And why? I understand why Europeans, Arabs and others are anti-American but why are US lefties against their own country? Who do they think would come to their rescue if they ever needed help?

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              Clarissa

              Leftism is based on the idea of class war. In the last 4 decades, the concept of class has been swapped in for identity group. So everything becomes about identity groups battling each other in a ceselesss war. The sympathies should always be with the oppressed, minority identity. The small and the more pathetic, the better. And America is neither small nor pathetic.

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                Clarissa

                I would now really want to hear sn explanation of the far-right anti-Americanism.

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                PaulS

                In SA the sympathy with the oppressed has existed for more than 100 years. Historically it was the Boers who were victims of British oppression. Later it was various tribes starting with the most powerful, in particular the former president who’s tribal supporters went on a rampage a few years ago. The current president’s tribe is so obscure that most people in SA don’t known who they are.

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        el

        // I saw the reaction of Muslim immigrants to 9/11 Montreal.

        Are we talking about people who immigrated as adults or about their (grand)children? If it’s the latter, it is a red flag pointing at the necessity of changes regarding who is allowed to immigrate and the steps taken by Canada to integrate those immigrants.

        Do you know whether American Muslims reacted differently?

        I have a theory that ‘primitive’ people (*) perceive all discussions of white racism, colonialism and even multiculturalism or/and (too much stress on) minority rights as signs of weakness. They have their own strong Muslim identity and will hardly be ready to join a society they see as weak, or let their children join it.

        To have any hope of integrating those people, a receiving society must demonstrate strength, not only military and economic, but strength of own national identity and belief in own values, at least as strong as f.e. religious values of some immigrants. It must also demand integration, have mechanisms ensuring it and punish those who refuse.

        Meanwhile, “IDF says 210 hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza identified” (the number may increase in the future). Out of 210, 30 are children and teens. For now, we have 1400 dead.

        (*) It is not the best word, but I struggle to find another. I mean, people coming from not democratic countries, who carry those values with them over every border, like Z-Russians or dancing at 9/11 Muslims.

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          Clarissa

          Honestly, how am I supposed to know their family histories? I saw people, happy, cheering, celebrating. I was a young woman, living in a heavily Muslim area and constantly afraid of endless harassment from these men.

          As for integration, I agree in principle, but integration is a labor of love. You can’t demand love. In general, people integrate more easily into a similar culture, with similar values, similar lifestyles, similar religious and philosophical backgrounds. But in our immigration policy, we very specifically exclude such immigrants and welcome the ones that are the most different. That makes absolutely no sense.

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          1. el Avatar
            el

            \ Honestly, how am I supposed to know their family histories?

            Then no, but now, after living in Canada for several years and living in America for more than 10 years, have you read research about integration in America vs in Canada? Or noticed it yourself in your life \ work?

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