When a profound post-partisan meta-point unites previously adversarial debaters in consensus. Aptly named after the eminently reasonable columnist for the New York Times, David Brooks, who always takes a bird's-eye view of the issues.
"Oh great point man, you really combined our points of view in an innovative way and now we've reached Brooksensus."
"Stop being argumentative. I want to reach Brooksensus before the game starts."
Meta example:
"Alright, I know you want to name the term Brookensus and I want to name it Brooksian Consensus; let's just compromise on Brooksensus. Ok, now we've reached a Brooksensus!
"Stop being argumentative. I want to reach Brooksensus before the game starts."
Meta example:
"Alright, I know you want to name the term Brookensus and I want to name it Brooksian Consensus; let's just compromise on Brooksensus. Ok, now we've reached a Brooksensus!
by saxogid April 13, 2010