Ahh, "FUD". I remember FUD!
Brings back memories.
"F"ear, "U"ncertainty & "D"oubt -- whenever you want to wreck resolve, "FUD" campaigns are very effective.
"Can't strike! We'll
LIQUIDATE!" (fear)
"Gotta give concessions, gotta! If not, we might not make it! Yeaaaaaaargh!" (uncertainty)
"OMG! OMG! It's coming down to the wire! I just want this over! I'll vote yes for ANYTHING!" (doubt)