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held in a poker hand which has not been shown to one’s opponents at the table. The administration does not say whether it considers the MX as a “white chip” for openers. as a “red chip,” possibly as a deterrent, or as the final heavy offering, “a blue chip.”
Former Vice-President Mondale has questioned the effectiveness of the MX as a “bargaining chip.” He does not say why, nor does he oppose the use of bargaining chips. He says that if we want bargaining chips, there are plenty available.
The difficulty in all of these negotiations is one of language, of metaphor. The Russians are not heavy into poker. In fact, I know of no Russian poker players. Their game is chess. They think chess. Their images in international negotiations must certainly be drawn from their game.
Chess is an orderly game, a defined one. It is played on a board. Each has a special value. Its moves are prescribed. Although chess allows for a “ploy,” it has little room for bluffing. There are no hidden cards and the game ends because certain conditions are met,
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