# 25. Political / organisational tricks ## 25.5. Methodology/Refinements/Sub-species ## 25.5.5. Sacrificial lambs This refers to the tactic wherein radical politicians sell themselves as "moderates" and then sacrifice themselves over an important issue once elected. This tactic is most effective when utilised at a predetermined time in coordination with other like-minded politicians. A case in point was the massive vote by Democrat party members for universal healthcare in the USA, knowing that it meant certain doom for them come the next election. The cause was deemed worthy of the sacrifice.