Screaming

Recall once there was a product called Screaming Yellow Zonkers. Popcorn, I think - not related to Doonesbury's friend. Anyway - i mentioned earlier that screamer was a political term. A political screamer is a person who is vocal and way howdt there, so that others with similar position may seem more moderate as negotiators. This person makes certain that the farthest left or right argument is in play and can be negotiated down into the final setting position. While the screamer's desire can be written off as a non-viable ultimate position, having one there makes sure all the points, no matter how politically incorrect, get across. Of course anyone may scream for any reason, and not all screamers have political end motives.