Thursday Aug 21, 2008
Posted by Jeremy Cardash
This isn't an attack on the Government, may our leaders all live long
and prosperous lives in the service of their country and not the
service of themselves.
The
art of negotiation, or the art of getting what you want, is a skill
that has been perfected over many years by business gurus, but has yet
to take into account what I call the 'princess factor.'
The
'princess factor' also called by some 'my little prince factor,' is a
skillful and uncompromising, almost savage, negotiation technique
between two hardened parties - you on the one side and your kids on the
other.
The G8 in its trade negotiations uses it all the time.
One side has a little tantrum and the other side gives in. The
government makes endless use of this tactic, releasing hundreds of
Palestinian prisoners from its very effective prison system, by giving
in to every demand even when there is only the slightest hint or threat
of a tantrum.
Wednesday May 21, 2008
Posted by Jeremy Cardash
The fact is that giving up land is a lazy and easy way out. Every other nation on the face of the Earth would fight tooth and nail to keep its borders secure and its territory safe. There is no such thing as painful concessions; they lead to death and destruction. Use history as your lesson. And what applies in the larger scheme of things applies here and now.
My daughter looked down, somewhat despondent, somewhat confused and somewhat lost for words. I, on the other hand, had taught her the most important lesson of all, protect what's rightfully yours and remember that appeasement usually returns to bite you on the arse.
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