Wednesday, September 10, 2014

The Real Goal

"We're in favor of achieving Goal A. It is a very high priority for us. Few things are as important."
"What about Goal B?"
"That's also important."
"Would you say that Goal B is more important than Goal A?"
"No, of course not. I would never say that."
"But is it?"
"Given the political realities which we all must take into account I certainly cannot dismiss its importance."
"That wasn't my question. I asked if Goal B is really more important than Goal A."
"And I said I would never say that."
"But it is."
"Those are your words, not mine."

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