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Sat 21 Mar, 2009 12:59 pm
For several days now I have been seeking a word which, so far, has eluded me. The word I seek is commonly used in the political arena and basically means to formulate and optimize a plan in order to avoid a a complicated or unpleasant situation.
I am rather perturbed that this word escapes me. Please help.
i believe the word your looking for is lie
@gustavratzenhofer,
do you mean spin control?
@gustavratzenhofer,
I suppose you want it in Latin, properly punctuated , and properly edited . Wait till Im done with my Western style breakfast.
Nothing yet. I will check back after a much- needed nap.
@gustavratzenhofer,
Is that your version of a trial balloon?
@gustavratzenhofer,
Scheme, also used as a noun for the finished product.
Being in a rather humorless mood, I shall suggest "strategize".
don't you mean strateegerize?
"zero-sum" in diplomacy refers to two opposing parties negotiating a resolution where the gains or losses are equal for both sides
Ratzenhofer sure is taking a long nap, isn't he. He's changed since he turned
the 100 year mark.
I think the word is contrive
@wandeljw,
wandeljw wrote:
"zero-sum" in diplomacy refers to two opposing parties negotiating a resolution where the gains or losses are equal for both sides
I meant: "non-zero-sum"
Anyway, the terminology Gus is looking for might be found by reading about Cold War diplomacy.
@gustavratzenhofer,
something to do with gender schematics?
You're seeking the word particular?
OK it lives on Four Syllable Lane right near Fastidious Drive.
Nice nap. I appreciate the efforts but, alas, the word remains at large.
It isn't anything really complicated, just a solitary, rather common word, but for the life of me I can not come up with it. Maybe I'm not explaining it well enough.
I'll ponder it some more and get back to you. For now I must venture into the night.
@gustavratzenhofer,
In English, not every concept can be reduced to one word.
@gustavratzenhofer,
ooo, connive a guess?
if its your will i expect the pitchfork
Gus wrote:I am rather perturbed that this word escapes me
You should obviate or debar these things, Gus..
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