An event that occurs when a radical organization hijacks the mainstream discussion and refuses compromise even a compromise is in their own best interests

Also see: The fable of the scorpion and the frog.
Q) Didn't the US used to have an eternally flawless credit rating?

A) Yea, but that was before we got teabagged with a Tea Party Downgrade

Q) Didn't refusing to negotiate used to be super badass and cool?
A) Yea, but that was before teabaggers came along with a Tea Party Downgrade.
by spaceship earth August 10, 2011
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