Peaceful Negotiator Gifts

'Ready for your first lesson in negotiations?'

'I'll compromise. I'll admit I'm wrong if you admit I'm right.'

"Well, so far I'm managing to stay above the fray."

"Alternative Dispute Resolution"

David meets Goliath's lawyer.

Agreeing to Disagree Mediators...Open.

"He's not comfortable with confrontation...So he tries to find forms of 'feedback' that he finds less stressful."

USA vs. Iranian nuclear program.

Trump Administration Raising White Flag in Ukraine

"Away with the warmonger!"

"I see we're going up against the Big Guys."

'She flunked me, but I plea-bargained my way up to a C-plus!'

'But, Mom. Think of all the leftovers he can thankfully eliminate.'

"Stock options won't do it. I'll also need a ball of yarn."

"Beg for peace!"

'Here, William, take this - the G8 has chosen you to nip over for a one-to-one with Assad...'

'RIGHT! Just you wait 'till Tony Blair hears about this!'

"I say we shoot anyone who claims we broke the ceasefire!"

"I'll trade you my cupcake for your head lice."

"All this is mine now! I had my lawyers declare you incompetent!"

"I just called to say I love you, but come to think of it - can I borrow some money?"

Peace in Gaza?

Iraq and the road ahead...

"You should hire me now, before my skills completely deteriorate."

Middleast Peace

'Well, you knew the peace process was going to be dangerous.'

Boss, what would you say if I told you that if you don't give me a raise, I'll go work somewhere else? I'd say "Wouldn't it be a shame if your letter of recommendation mentioned how you're an awful employee?" And I'd say "Isn't it a shame the town council has made sure this is the only cafe within fifty miles?" But the way, have you delivered my latest care packages to the council members? Very bad man.

"My therapist says you have to at least meet me half way."

"I learned that I'm more of a leaf pile jumper and less of a leaf pile raker."

"Basically, we have two options: #1: Do what I suggest because I'm the boss and I say so. Or, #2: I launch into an excruciatingly dull, long and detailed presentation explaining my position. You decide."

Danny reminds his dad that he had forgotten to pay him for raking the yard.

Peace Negotiator now available for Weddings, Funerals, Christenings, Barmitzvah

Merkel and Hollande in Moscow

"How about a discount for the little lady, pal, as your way of saying thanks for the bailout?"

'I'm afraid I can't do business with you, Miss Carstairs -- you're just too damned cute.'