PERES: What you call pragmatism was, in our eyes. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 9, 2008] Reference
At the end of the day, pragmatism is what really counts. From Wordnik.com. [Reflective Surface - Archives: 2009 February] Reference
Not worth the headache. — pragmatism is the order of the day. From Wordnik.com. [Lieberman Keeps Senate Chairmanship - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
I think that … this sort of praise of pragmatism is misguided. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Linker Replies Again] Reference
Long-term pragmatism in politics trumps short term political principle. From Wordnik.com. [Stephen Harper’s NDP Party Releases Budget Tomorrow « Unambiguously Ambidextrous] Reference
Time for logic and pragmatism from the Dems in a maze of repulican lunacy. From Wordnik.com. ['Why should the liberals always cave?' Dem asks] Reference
The so-called philosophy of pragmatism is unpragmatic; it just doesn't work. From Wordnik.com. [The Plague of Pessimism] Reference
It looks like pragmatism is a political cop-out; compromise is certainly viewed that way. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » The Strange Case for the Filibuster] Reference
The short term pragmatism has to happen in tandem with the long-term adjustment of principles. From Wordnik.com. [CSK: Redux] Reference
Second, pragmatism is the thing human society can least afford at this stage in our development. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Bob Corker Blasts GOP Leadership] Reference
No amount of short term pragmatism will solve a problem when their is a deeper principle at stake. From Wordnik.com. [CSK: Redux] Reference
Meanwhile the word pragmatism has come to be used in a still wider sense, as meaning also a certain theory of TRUTH. From Wordnik.com. [Pragmatism] Reference
What some see as strength is bullying; and what others call pragmatism is a lack of honesty and positive core values. From Wordnik.com. [Camille Paglia thinks Hillary Clinton has "a Nixonian reflex steeped in toxic gender bias."] Reference
As a citizen and voter, I expect a minimum level of common sense and pragmatism from the people elected to represent me. From Wordnik.com. [Pandering to Gun Owners] Reference
Pure pragmatism is the antithesis of populism, and Washington tars politicians with mark of the unprincipled politician. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Bloggers think Repubs should associate with Tea Party. Disagree on whether independent run would help Crist] Reference
So, my dear Jolie, your main point is, The short term pragmatism has to happen in tandem with the long-term adjustment of principles. From Wordnik.com. [CSK: Redux] Reference
A similar chilly pragmatism is at work in those homeowners now using the courts to remain in a house they defaulted on months or years ago. From Wordnik.com. [House Afire] Reference
His pragmatism is a natural product of a remarkable career. From Wordnik.com. [Nearly Six Months Later] Reference
To call pragmatism a "basic value" is an oxymoron, a contradiction in terms, like. From Wordnik.com. [MightyRighty.com - Conservative News, Discussion and Community] Reference
This theory of knowledge James called pragmatism, a term already used by Charles S. Peirce. From Wordnik.com. [infoplease - Daily Almanac] Reference
In any event, he is capable of great political pragmatism, which is why he has got as far as he has. From Wordnik.com. [Surrealism in Ottawa] Reference
Supporters of Obama claim he's a president who believes in the idea of pragmatism and consensus building. From Wordnik.com. [Christian Avard: Peeling Away the "Obama Phenomenon": An Interview with Paul Street] Reference
And yes, I'd be lying if I said some part of me didn't hate myself for falling for the social pragmatism aka the Corporate Creed. From Wordnik.com. [Bloggers.Pakistan] Reference
CROWLEY: The willingness of the religious right to consider Giuliani is part terrorism, part pragmatism, which is to say they want to win. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 18, 2007] Reference
CROWLEY: The willingness of the religious right to consider Giuliani is part terrorism, part pragmatism, which is to say, they want to win. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 19, 2007] Reference
We need not take such a negative view of "pragmatism". From Wordnik.com. [Minding Your P-s and Q-s at Brookings] Reference
That is the kind of pragmatism that leads to socialism. From Wordnik.com. [The Problem With 'Nationalization'] Reference
And even Dionne seems unsure about which kind of pragmatism he's advancing. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Advisers: He's Not Moving To The Center] Reference
Short-term, so-called "pragmatism" can place us on the wrong side of history. From Wordnik.com. [J. Brian Atwood: The Importance of 'Democracy Promotion'] Reference
What you are willing to give credit for as "pragmatism" is merely expedience. From Wordnik.com. ["Obama Softens on Iraq Withdrawal Timeline."] Reference
His so-called (by him) "pragmatism" often comes across as muddled opportunism. From Wordnik.com. [Foxy President] Reference
Others adhered to modern philosophic systems such as pragmatism and positivism. From Wordnik.com. [A History of China] Reference
That kind of pragmatism is part and parcel of how I think of my own liberalism, such as it is. From Wordnik.com. [Court of last resort] Reference
The truth is endless capitulations and "pragmatism" the new "triangulation" have brought us here. From Wordnik.com. [Allison Kilkenny: Shameless liberal bloggers vote to extend tax cuts for the rich] Reference
But this is a thinly veiled appeal to a "pragmatism" in which Brazil would accept that Washington calls all the shots. From Wordnik.com. [Robert Naiman: Can Brazil Save the World from War With Iran?] Reference
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