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Oops. Silly me. I forgot that political discourse is just a basketball game.
Actually, you're mixing metaphors. "Winning on points" is more of a boxing term. But that's OK.
I would hope that the goal is to win arguments with people who can help you realize your strategic political objectives. That would be the American public, or the prospective voter, not just people in a like-minded chat room.
Therefore, it makes sense to pick your fights. This was a loser for the left. If you doubt it, turn on the TV. Look at the mainstream media and you can catch the score.
It'll happen. The right had the public-perceived high ground on this one, yet some chose to fight them anyway. Your call. I see it as weak strategy.
It's fun to debate, anyway. Still, winning fights is more fun. And more important.
It's only a total loss if you don't learn from it.
