Co Optation

I wouldn't hold my breath, however, about serious, sustained coverage of the movement's broad goals, particularly if it resists co-optation by Democrats. ❋ Jonathan Weiler (2011)

There of course would need to be an effort to induce the Taliban to stop fighting and start negotiating, but really, this is how insurgencies usually end: through co-optation rather than outright defeat or victory. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"These procedures could be underestimated because of lack of violence; however, critical consequences such as institutional infiltration and co-optation must be considered as threats for National Security." ❋ José Fernando López (2012)

Recording record profits year after year for your shareholders surely helps, but so does the firm's clever co-optation strategy. ❋ Stewart J. Lawrence (2011)

A number of case studies in the book's second section raise questions about the potential co-optation or distortion of the PAR process. ❋ Donna Nevel (2012)

OWS needs to beware of those who are quick to shout co-optation and slow to recognize political opportunity. ❋ Nancy L. Cohen (2011)

For this reason, the authors warn that "innovative approaches for understanding the structure of Mexican Transnational Criminal Networks, their procedures, and more importantly, to what extent and perdurability they are reaching into the United States security agencies and institutions through corruption and co-optation, is essential in improving the U.S. capacity to face this serious challenge to its security agencies." ❋ José Fernando López (2012)

There was a time when I would look at Kalamu's criticisms of co-optation re: the mainstream success of black women writers as pretty much just sour grapes. ❋ Cindy_pon (2009)

"But rather than trying to muddle his way through, Mr. Assad should consider measures of true political reform rather than bits and pieces of co-optation masquerading as reform." ❋ Unknown (2011)

They also emphasize that "different U.S. official reports, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Joint Forces Command, point out that the Mexican cartels and gangs represent one the most important threats to U.S. National Security because of the increasing recruitment, corruption and co-optation of U.S. officials." ❋ José Fernando López (2012)