I deny that Romney is the only person that can stop Obama. Sarah Palin working with secret forces in the Newt camp will force a brokered convention!
minimisation: admit the fact but deny its seriousness (a combination of denial and rationalization)
I admit Obama will win if I go third party but it won't be so bad.
projection: admit both the fact and seriousness but deny responsibility.
Yes, Obama will win if many conservatives throw away their votes, but its not my fault that Obama will win.
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Well said.
>>simple denial: deny the reality of the unpleasant fact altogether
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>I deny that Romney is the only person that can stop Obama. Sarah Palin working with secret forces in the Newt camp will force a brokered convention!
And hopefully we will come away with 14 points. [/sarc]