In politics it doesn't work. There are not short term loses that do not have consequences. That is being politically naive. Look at what has happened thanks to that thinking in 2006.
You cannot compare politics to a business when talking about winning and losing.
The same thing is often done in war as well(remember the phillipines). There are negative consequences with either decision. It's up to each individual to weigh the costs and consider the risks.
I agree with you!