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    Default Red Lines

    I heard one commentator mention that any time you use a "red line" threat you may sound like you are being tough but you are actually shifting control to the other party. Now he has control over your actions and you have been boxed into a corner. You must act or you appear weak.
    Last edited by davidbfpo; 08-27-2013 at 09:01 PM. Reason: Was in stand alone thread, now merged to here
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