Stockholm Syndrome (Wikipedia):
In psychology, Stockholm syndrome is a term used to describe a real paradoxical psychological phenomenon wherein hostages express empathy and have positive feelings towards their captors; sometimes to the point of defending them
Obama, Hill leaders hold 'constructive' debt talks, schedule more
In psychology, Stockholm syndrome is a term used to describe a real paradoxical psychological phenomenon wherein hostages express empathy and have positive feelings towards their captors; sometimes to the point of defending them
Specifically, CNN has learned negotiators are considering the possibility of raising the Social Security retirement age and trimming benefit levels for older Americans with incomes over $60,000.
Cuts in the range of $500 billion are being considered for Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, a congressional aide close to the negotiations said.
I know there are reports that Obama will not "slash" Social Security, whatever that means. But the concessions by Obama with corresponding revenues concessions is just deflating.