A gift to Republicans.

[SomethingFishy]

com·pro·mise [kom-pruh-mahyz] noun, verb, com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing.
noun
1.a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.
2.the result of such a settlement.
3.something intermediate between different things: The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house.
4.an endangering, especially of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compromise of one's integrity.

verb (used with object)

5.to settle by a compromise.
6.to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize: a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses.

I know you guys don't really like teachers, schools and libraries, so I thought I'd do you a favor and spend some time over at Dictionary.com.
Notice(if you are able to read thank a teacher) that nowhere in the definition of "compromise" does it say that one side or the other gets everything they want. The word you are looking for is:

ca·pit·u·late [kuh-pich-uh-leyt]
verb (used without object), ca·pit·u·lat·ed, ca·pit·u·lat·ing.
1.to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms.
2.to give up resistance: He finally capitulated and agreed to do the job my way.

I know, they both start with "C" so it gets confusing.
I understand that most of you think that English is the language of America so I just wanted to make sure you spoke it properly, ie: "We wouldn't have to shut the government down if the Democrats would just capitulate.

As a bonus here's another word you should learn the definition of:

ex·tort [ik-stawrt]
verb (used with object)
1.Law.
a.to wrest or wring (money, information, etc.) from a person by violence, intimidation, or abuse of authority; obtain by force, torture, threat, or the like.
b.to take illegally by reason of one's office.

Have a nice day and remember this is America, speak english.

[quinnox]

2. Agreed!

these words all are different and have very different meanings, but also all have in common making deals.

[yuiyoshida]

3. This might be more

appropriate: