"All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near. Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him."
– Sun Tzu, the Art of War
http://www.military-quotes.com/Sun-Tzu.htm
small victory:
"Just moments before the bill to require universal background checks was approved, Republicans were able to peel off more than two dozen Democrats to push through an amendment promoting the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
The addition — requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be notified when an undocumented immigrant tries to buy a gun — marked a stunning victory for GOP leaders that left Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and her leadership team sniping over who was to blame for their party’s failure to unite in opposition.
The Republicans’ surprise amendment will likely have no practical implications, since the GOP-controlled Senate is unlikely to consider the gun reform legislation in any form."
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/431919-democratic-tensions-bubble-up-after-gop-amends-gun-bill