Via some blogger I forget: "terrorist" word creep watch

ESPN.com - Team seeks millions to stay in Sunshine State: "The Marlins, though, may have a bigger hurdle on the other side of the Capitol, where Senate President Tom Lee appeared less receptive.

'I thought that we already appropriated money to help them move to Vegas,' he said. 'I was very disappointed that they publicly announced the negotiations and discussions with Las Vegas, and I don't negotiate with terrorists.'"

Wouldn't it be more appropriate to say "I don't negotiate with capitalists"?