a surrogate issue. Similar to a red herring, but whereas
the purpose of a red herring is to distract attention, the purpose
of a red squirrel is to gain standing in court.
straitjacket:
a T-shirt designed by a "public interest group".
diplomacy (liberal style):
disarm and make faces.
diplomacy (conservative style):
bluster and make deals.
pragmatist:
what you call an opportunist if you're in the market to buy
what you hope the opportunist will sell out.
