Its not about doing favors, its about finessing to get what you want in the end vs being standoffish and taking the bigger L. This is some, "well he got clapped but at least he aint die like a p*ssy" shyt. This is chess not checkers breh.
Much of the GOP's anger stems from gestures like this, not any action. If Obama would capitulate a little bit and have some kind of dialogue with them I think they could come to a mutually beneficial compromise. Instead Obama would rather gamble and potentially give these lunatics a SC seat. It's not smart.
Cmon son. What part of the last seven years would make you even possibly think a friendly gesture would help with these knuckle dragers?
Especially in an election year when they are going to show out for their retarded base?