com·pro·mise [kom-pruh-mahyz]
noun, verb, -mised, -mis·ing.
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noun, verb, -mised, -mis·ing.
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1. a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.
2. the result of such a settlement.
3. something intermediate between different things: The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house.
4. an endangering, especially of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compromise of one’s integrity.
Unfortunately, the only possibility for Obama if he agrees to continuing the tax cuts for the rich is definition 4. – a compromise of one’s integrity. I am completely aware that Obama is, at the heart of things, a community organizer – that his M.O. is to get people to work together. But when you have a Senate Majority leader who says, “The single most important thing we want to achieve, is for President Obama to be a one-term president.” – Mitch McConnell [R-KY] – there is no other possibility. What it comes down to is pretty simple. Can Obama CHANGE and say YES, WE CAN stick to our principles? I certainly HOPE so…
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