Republican Stimulus Opposition Explained via Game Theory [Image]

So, regarding support for Obama (and his plan):

• If they support him and he succeeds, they fail.
• If they oppose him and he succeeds, they fail.
• If they support him and he fails, they fail.
• But if they oppose him and he fails, they succeed.

Opposing him violently and hoping he fails is simply the only scenario where they can win, and lo and behold–that’s precisely what they’re doing. Maybe it’s coincidence, but I don’t think so. ::