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Fait Accompli Tactic / Easier Asking Forgiveness than PermissionThe Fait Accompli Tactic / Easier Asking Forgiveness than Permission occurs when an action is taken without agreement, and then the result is presented with the attitude of, “Now, I’ve done it; what are you going to do about it?” This is a great way to ruin relationships. Often, the action will be taken in secret. Sometimes, it is taken by power. It is a fallacy to say that the action is justified because it is already accomplished and difficult to reverse. Examples of the Fait Accompli Tactic / Easier Asking Forgiveness than Permission
Legislation is pushed through by the party in power without regard to the other half of the Country. Many laws are passed this way and gridlock usually follows.
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