I see what Obama is doing now. He is only allowing debate on issues that the Republicans agree with. He is steering them away from anything else.
(I’m repeating myself, but...)
We’re all watching a trained facilitator-in-chief.
“There is the trained change agent/facilitator whose only means of pseudo debate is their definition of “dialogue”. It requires other listening “ears” since the psychology of group dynamics is foundational. Their first consideration is not to persuade you personally. The objective is to discredit you so you don’t influence others. If their “trained” modulated original tone of “voice” doesn’t disarm the one they are challenging, they go to the next step of “authoritative” tone designed to impress with “credentials”. When that doesn’t work, they challenge the opponent’s legitimacy to express facts. When that doesn’t work, the knuckles get white, the tone of “voice” becomes shrill, and the motives and accusations of political agenda are used. When that doesn’t work, they take their self righteous leave of the scene implying that the challenged party is not worthy of their time and warped wisdom.”
9Source: http://www.learn-usa.com/transformation_process/~consensus.htm)