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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: lizgdal   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: 49'ers Can Still Win The Super Bowl
Date: 02/14/24 12:42 PM
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I wanted to see some real debate over the various provisions leading to acceptance of an improved result.

The Repubs want Death Traps at the Border, absolutely zero illegal crossings, and no compromises.

The Dems want Humane Treatment of Humans, accept the reality that there will be some refugees, and compromises if needed.

Everyone wants a secure border with effective processes to deal with crossings. The positions are known and have been well established for many years. (In 2011, Obama joked about Repubs wanting alligator moats at the border.)

What we have now: inhumane treatment of some migrants, record level of border crossings, and no compromises.

Compromise is needed, but that word has conflicting meanings:
"An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions."
"Accept standards that are lower than is desirable."

Maybe one of these words is better:
accommodation
accord
adjustment
arrangement
bargain
concession
deal
pact
settlement
understanding

Deal: an arrangement for mutual advantage.

The U.S. needs Congress to reach a deal to improve Southern Border Security.
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