self-defeat

They managed to come back by their ability to ruthlessly dedicate the system to even more production, a willingness to shoot losing generals (party members or not) and the ability to not be Adolf Hitler, Fuhrer of self-defeat.

Matthew Yglesias » Overestimating the USSR 2010

"I want to be clear: demanding that reformers adopt self-imposed term limits is a recipe for self-defeat on this issue," DeMint said in Tuesday's statement.

Senators seek to limit congressional service 2009

Greenberg's response: Welcoming the stranger, in its first blush, has an element of self-defeat in it.

Mira Sucharov: Judaic Change And Recognizing Gay Difference Mira Sucharov 2011

Getty Images This might be water under the bridge if the cycle of self-defeat hadn't continued under the new administration.

Making the Next Bailout the Last Jr. Holman W. Jenkins 2011

The best part of having republicans as opponants is that they self-defeat.

Think Progress » Obama’s second TSA nominee backs out. 2010

Greenberg's response: Welcoming the stranger, in its first blush, has an element of self-defeat in it.

Mira Sucharov: Judaic Change And Recognizing Gay Difference Mira Sucharov 2011

Worn out from labor, shuffling feet, and all the others' eyes I meet rig strategies for self-defeat.

Strategies for Self-Defeat Con Chapman 2011

The "shellacking" Obama spoke of was more a result of self-defeat than the brilliance of the Republicans.

Edward Headington: Message to Republicans: We're Not Afraid Edward Headington 2010

The "shellacking" Obama spoke of was more a result of self-defeat than the brilliance of the Republicans.

Edward Headington: Message to Republicans: We're Not Afraid Edward Headington 2010

The "shellacking" Obama spoke of was more a result of self-defeat than the brilliance of the Republicans.

Edward Headington: Message to Republicans: We're Not Afraid Edward Headington 2010